Apprentice Assistant Accountant

Summary

The successful apprentice will support all aspects of the accounts payable function within the business, and will support the team with a range of tasks. You will follow standard procedures to ensure that invoices are logged and you will work with customer enquiries to ensure an excellent service is provided.

Annual wage: £12,646.40 to £22,605.44 a year
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Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Working hours will be Monday - Friday, 08:30- 17:00. 60 minute break every day.
38 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 30 September
Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The purpose of the role is to provide an effective and efficient financial service whilst undertaking accounting training. The successful candidate will be expected to provide the highest level of customer service and financial support.

Key Accountabilities:

This role is primarily responsible supporting all aspects of the accounts payable function for all specified entities within the group.
To assist with and support other key areas of the financial accounting team tasks, as specified.
To fulfil all aspects of the role as prescribed in the detailed role profile (if applicable).
To always follow standard business processes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Administration of accounts payable ledger; facilitate the maintenance of timely and accurate data entry to ensure the integrity of any output information.
Processing supplier invoices and credit notes in various currencies.
Processing intercompany invoices for group companies.
Logging query invoices and redistributing once approved.
Responding to supplier queries by phone and/ or email.
Liaising with the business to resolve invoice queries and ensuring correct coding for all invoices.
Ensuring all invoices are processed with accurate VAT codes.
Managing of the AP mailbox ensuring all emails are dealt with promptly.
Processing employee cash and credit card expenses on the AP ledger.
Supporting with the preparation of weekly payment runs for multiple currencies in line with standard business processes and issuing remittances in a timely manner.
Processing payments including direct debits and one-off payments on the AP ledger.
Continually reviewing and suggesting process improvement opportunities to ensure efficiency and excellence within the AP function.
Assisting in AP continuous improvement initiatives and follow new AP processes as defined, in line with business changes.
Supporting with completing AP month end process including reconciliation of accounts payable reports to associated general ledger accounts.
Liaising with the Purchasing department on order queries including open orders and GRNI.
Supporting with the preparation of Input and Import VAT reports.
Once embedded into the role, provide cross skills cover for critical tasks within the finance team, in particular support to the AR specialist.

Where you’ll work

Jarrold Way

Bowthorpe

Norwich

Norfolk

NR5 9JD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.

Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.

Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.

Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.

Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.

Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.

Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.

Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

For the full apprenticeship, learners will complete:

Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard.
All knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Level 3 AAT Bookkeeping qualification.

For the End Point Assessment (EPA), apprentices will undertake a multiple- choice knowledge test and a reflective discussion underpinned by the portfolio of evidence.

Apprentices must attend college sessions once a week (term-time) at the Ipswich Road campus, located near Norwich city centre.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4)
Level 2 AAT/ Bookkeeping (grade Pass or Achieved level)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working
Interest in finance
Accurate Maths skills
Good time management
Flexible
Friendly and approachable
Innovative
Conscientious
Well- presented

Other requirements

Level 2 Functional Skills in English & Maths or GCSE Grade 4/ C is essential. Candidates must have the Level 2 AAT Bookkeeping qualification in order to be eligible for this apprenticeship. Applicants who are currently undertaking or sitting GCSEs should include their predicted grades on their application. If successful for this position, you will be offered a conditional place on the apprenticeship, subject to you meeting the entry requirements listed above. We offer a CWPSS (non- contractual companywide bonus scheme).

About this company

With a portfolio of more than 79 issued patents, we take pride in product excellence. We pioneered produce labeling and commercialized many product innovations such as Sinclair Tab-Lift®, Sinclair Peel & Reveal®, Sinclair Print on Demand®, the Sinclair Compact Pattern Labeler™, and the ground-breaking RM6 with its game-changing rotary head and bellows label application system. Today, we deliver a comprehensive offering of food-safe fresh produce labels and labeling equipment that enable packers and shippers to showcase their brand identity and differentiate themselves. Based in Fresno, California, and Norwich, England, Sinclair now has 9 label-manufacturing sites around the world with labeling systems installed in more than 45 countries worldwide. Our labels are unsurpassed, comprised of micro-thin material that is food-safe and complies with requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Union (EU).

https://www.sinclair-intl.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A position may be available for the right candidate following successful completion of the apprenticeship. The business is looking for somebody who wants to develop and gain a full-time position following their apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

City College Norwich (Apprenticeships)

apprenticeships@ccn.ac.uk

01603773365

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274708.

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