Apprentice Finance Assistant

Weekly Tasks include:

• Weekly reconciliation of Eclipse’s bank account
• Answering specific accounts queries via email and phone
• Creation of weekly Pay List for Managing Director to meet Supplier (Creditor) payment demands
• Input of Supplier (Creditor) invoices
• Ensuring customer debts (Debtors) are paid within Eclipse’s payment terms
• Authorising suspension of services on non-paying accounts
• Ensure data protection and customer privacy is followed in all circumstances

Report to Managing Director on outstanding potential Debtor issues

Monthly Tasks Include:

• Maintenance of Eclipse’s Sales and Purchase ledgers within the Company’s accounts software
• Number and scan all invoices onto the server and file away paper invoices
• Working with the Managing Director and Finance Advisor (external) to create financial reports

Occasional Tasks -

• Develop a relationship with an individual aged debtors to manage successful payment
• Maintain an accurate record of all communication with customers
• Aid in statutory requirements of Company Accounts with Accountant (external)
• Assistance with general telephone enquiries as part of overflow team
• Participate in customer, team and departmental meetings
• Carry out any ‘ad hoc’ assignments as and when required
• Assist with the Company’s VAT return on a quarterly basis

• Great collaboration skills
• Able to operate at a fast pace, managing multiple projects at any one time
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Desire for future career in an Accounting environment
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to deal with customers over the telephone
• High standard of numeracy, accuracy with attention to detail
• Enthusiastic belief in providing excellent customer service
• Good keyboard skills
• Use of Microsoft Office packages (Outlook, Excel, Word)

• Adaptable, quick to learn and a hands-on positive approach
• Ability to manage and prioritise workload
• You will be people-focused and naturally want to work with others to succeed
• Be proactive and comfortable working on your own

• 2 A-level passes or equivalent Level 3 qualification
• English language requirements:
• GCSE at Grade C, or equivalent

An opportunity exists for continued growth both academically and within the company.

Benefits Include:

• 28 days annual holiday (including bank holidays)
• Workplace pension
• Free home broadband and free personal mobile SIM card (after qualifying period)
• A limited number of parking spaces are available and excellent public transport links exist via the Metrocentre interchange.

Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3

Advanced builds on the knowledge gained in the Foundation level. If you work in accounts or have studied accountancy before, you may be able to start at this level. You’ll learn complex accounting techniques, and master a number of accounting disciplines including financial processes, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts and ethical practices for accountants.

This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. You’ll develop the technical skills to start, or progress, your career in accountancy and this will allow you to continue with your studies onto Level 4.

To pass this level you’ll need to study five units (also known as subjects), which are all mandatory. Four of the units are examined individually and there is also a synoptic assessment that you’ll take towards the end of the level, which incorporates the final two units as well as drawing on all of the other units you’ve studied at this level.

The area you will cover include:

• Advanced Bookkeeping
• Final Accounts Preparation
• Management Accounting: Costing
• Indirect Tax
• Advanced Synoptic Assessment

The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be a successful Assistant Accountant, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Embracing Change and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.

The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the AAT qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.