Apprentice Accounts Payable Analyst Level 3

Catalent Pharma Solutions

Wiltshire, SN5 8RU

Closes in 2 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 October 2024


Summary

Catalent are seeking an Apprentice Accounts Payable Analyst to join our team at our Swindon facility. The successful candidate will learn how to process payments to suppliers and other business partners within an opportunity that teaches the many facets of International payment processing whilst gaining their AAT Level 3 qualification.

Annual wage
£16,500 a year

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
9am until 5pm Monday to Friday

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 18 November

Duration

1 year 6 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 Apprentice Accounts Payable Analyst  will learn to review supplier invoices, complete appropriate checks for business approval and/or PO match, and enter the invoice details to Catalent's ERP system.

You will develop skill sin the following areas:

  • The correct indexing, and coding of invoices.
  • Accurate input of invoice data to the system
  • Participate in AP workflow tasks and monitor assigned site's invoicing/payment processing
  • That all supplier payments are accurate and comply with various company policies
  • Comply with discount process to ensure Catalent receives full value of all supplier discounts earned

Where you’ll work

Frankland Road

Blagrove

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN5 8RU

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

NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

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

    • On the job training in your full time role
    • Attending taught sessions at New College Swindon
    • Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship standard
    • Assistant accountant / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • maths and English (grade 4/C and above)
    • AAT Level 2 (grade Pass)

    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
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    Location: Swindon (based on site when not at college). Free car parking. Location is accessible via local bus. Train station is 15 approx. minute drive by car.

    About this company

    Why Work for Us Our Vision is to be the world’s most trusted, reliable and innovative drug development and delivery partner by upholding the highest industry standards and exceeding customer expectations, while driving strong, sustained growth for the company.

    http://www.catalent.com (opens in new tab)

    Company benefits

    Benefits: Pension scheme, bonus (6% max), Canteen on site, 24 days annual leave, Reward and Recognition programmes, Company has a very good Sports and Social Club, includes discounted gym membership.

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

    After this apprenticeship

    This is a fixed term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship.  If apprentice successfully completes the apprenticeship and if suitable vacancies are then available for the apprentice to apply for, then there may be the potential opportunity for the apprentice to progress in to a new role or next level apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    NEW COLLEGE SWINDON

    Kirsty Quittelier

    Kirsty.Quittelier@newcollege.ac.uk

    07564576155

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280789.

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    Closes in 2 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)

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