Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Key Responsibilities

Process and accurately inputting debtor invoices and credit notes. Manage payment processing and upload data to internal accounting systems. Prepare cheques and organize bank deposits as required. Maintain accurate daily balances and financial records. Investigate and resolve any financial discrepancies. Monitor and respond to daily finance-related communications and queries. Conduct credit control, including debt chasing and managing customer accounts. Perform monthly bank reconciliations across all business accounts. Provide timely financial reports. Collaborate with other departments to manage orders (e.g., stationery, office supplies). Assist in managing departmental budgets and cost control. Process purchase invoices and credit notes accurately and promptly. Liaise with suppliers, clients, and third-party providers regarding financial transactions. Process staff expense claims and ensure compliance with policies. Assist in VAT reporting and ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations. Support internal and external quarterly and annual audits. Assist in preparing monthly management accounts. Maintain financial records using spreadsheets, sales/purchase ledgers, and journals.

Training:
Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant at Stockton Riverside College. Functional skills Maths and English, if required.

Training Outcome:

An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Aura Infection Control are the market leaders in dental infection control. We have been supplying innovative infection control solutions for almost 20 years. Our experience has made us one of the leading infection control suppliers in the dental market, as well as the wider infection control market in a variety of sectors. We introduced the UK’s leading dental unit waterline treatment – Alpron to the UK market in 2003. We are very proud that Alpron has become the product of choice for treating dental unit waterlines to this day. In addition to our flagship dental unit waterline treatment, we are also a leading supplier of hand hygiene, surface disinfection, aspirator and handpiece cleaners, PPE and many other infection control products During the Coronavirus pandemic, we worked closely with key sectors to ensure frontline staff and patients are well protected. We are still a family company and we believe in keeping it personal. Going the extra mile and doing what’s right to support our customers to protect their staff and patients. We know our products, we know the industry, and we know our customers… and if we don’t know the answer we will find it.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 16:30 (30min break) and Friday, 08:30 - 14:00.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,High level of accuracy,Able to work independently,Time management,Interpersonal skills,Proactive,Willingness to learn,Able to prioritise work,Detail-oriented