Purpose of Post
To assist the Chamberlain in providing a high-quality customer focused financial accounting and information service to the Environment Department.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
To raise Accounts Receivable (AR) invoices, credit notes and journals and recover monies due to the City of London in respect of work conducted on behalf of statutory undertakings, private individuals and businesses, etc. using Oracle.
To pro-actively chase aged debts as directed by Senior Accountant - Accounts Receivable and assist in completing the monthly debt reports.
Raising queries to debtors in writing and dealing with follow-up correspondence.
To collate and pay to the CoL’s appointed banker’s cash, and cheques received in respect of debtors’ invoices, and other sources.
Collate customer information and request new customers to be set up within CBIS.
Consult with the Cashiers Department to ensure accurate and timely allocation of BACs, CHAPS and other online payments.
Answering enquiries from AR customers as to any queries they may have on amounts due by reference to the City’s financial accounting system (Oracle).
Answering enquiries from staff as to financial coding by using the Corporation's computerised accounting system, Oracle.
To review and process payment requisitions regarding sundry invoices paid via WorldPay and ensuring the accurate allocation of funds.
Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Equal Opportunity Policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.
To undertake any other duties that may be requested appropriate to the grade.
Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy in relation to the duties of the post, and at all times give due regard to the health and safety of both themselves and others when performing their duties.
Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Equal Opportunity Policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.
Training:You will be supported to achieve the Accounts assistant level 2 apprenticeship. Theoretical training will be delivered by the training provider on a weekly basis. Practical training and support will be given in the workplace allowing you to embed your learning in the working environment. You will receive 6 hours per week to completed course work within your working hours.Training Outcome:On successful completion of the apprenticeship, we aim to offer the opportunity to progress to a level 3 apprenticeship, then a permanent role within the team if a position is available. Alternatively, we shall endeavour to secure an alternative position within the City of London Corporation.Employer Description:The City Corporation with a rich history that precedes parliament, the City Corporation has been an ever constant throughout history adapting in order to meet modern demands of the City it serves, and is home to some of the world’s most striking modern architecture. The City of London Corporation forms part of London as a whole, along with the 32 London Boroughs who have responsibility for local government services within their local area. Based at the Guildhall the City Corporation looks after and promotes the City of London.Working Hours :Monday to Friday between the hours of 09:00 and 16.30, with 30-minute lunch break. Flexibility may be required at time to support business needs.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
You will assist with accounting and finance tasks within your specific department to enable the smooth running of day to day operations.
Below is a list of some of the tasks you may be asked to complete, however, please note specific responsibilities will vary depending on the department or division in which the role is based:
Learn to carry out general office duties including managing emails and calendars, filing, and dealing with finance enquiries via email, face to face and over the phone/MS Teams
Learn to check and sort the incoming mail for the Finance team including date stamping
Learn the initial review of documents received to ensure that they are mathematically correct, sufficiently authorised and conform to regulatory requirements
Develop skills in the inputting to the Oracle Financials system of authorised invoices, receipts, claims and the matching of invoice records
Learn to reconcile items received into the Bank Account with transactions input into the Oracle system
With the support of colleagues, learn the processes for filing documents
Learn to prepare and send documents for imaging
Learn to work with suppliers to check correct entry of bank account details, email addresses and respond to their queries
Learn to provide guidance to staff, regarding invoices, expenses and payments processes. Managing those expense claims that it is necessary to query or return
Develop skills in the receiving and checking of banking deposits from departments; the reimbursing of departmental Petty Cash floats and the daily balancing and reconciliation of cash as well as preparing cash and cheques for banking
With support, allocate income received into the University Bank Account and investigate unidentified payments received into the University Bank Account, where necessary liaising with sponsors, donors and customers of the University
Learn to support departments in the use of the University’s Online Store facility
Assisting with maintaining finance records, ensuring accurate physical and electronic records are kept and that they are complete and up-to-date
Assisting with preparing reports for month end reporting and reviewing the open purchase orders/ closed for receiving purchase orders reports on a regular basis
With support, preparing any necessary financial documentation, including general ledger journals with a full audit trail
In the execution of these roles and responsibilities the post holder will at all times:
Abide by local and University rules and codes of practice with regard to Health and Safety
Work with discretion and confidentiality when dealing with personal data or information
Whichever department you choose to be considered for (on successful completion of our initial screening process) you will find that you are supported and inspired to succeed within your role.
Please note that departments are in a variety of locations across the centre of Oxford and Headington. Training:Duration:
13 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
Work-based training with your employer
Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week at either Abingdon or Witney Campus)
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting
Level 2 Accountants or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
In-tray test
Portfolio
Structured Interview
Training Outcome:
Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career
Employer Description:We are the largest employer in Oxfordshire with around 16,000 staff working in and around Oxford in a huge range of roles.
Our apprentices are never on their own and will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region.
We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.Working Hours :Monday - Friday usually 9.00am - 5.00pm
You will have a fixed term contract of employment with the University of Oxford and this will range from 18-24 months depending on the department you work for.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Logical,Team working,MS Excel, Outlook and Word,Discretion / confidentiality,Time management skills....Read more...
