Job Description

Responsibilities

As this is an apprenticeship the below responsibilities and accountabilities reflect the role after the completion of an end-point assessment. As the apprenticeship progresses the percentage of these responsibilities and accountabilities you will take up will increase relative to knowledge and skills.

• The day to day processing of all the Organisational Committee’s financial transactions (e.g. invoices, expenses and payroll) onto the Microsoft Dynamics System;
• Issuing purchase orders (where required to support procurement) and maintaining purchase order log;
• Preparing weekly BACS payment runs and making ad hoc payments as required (CHAPS, international & cheques);
• Assisting the Processing Team Lead in all requirements as deemed necessary for the role;
• Responding to queries from suppliers and OC staff.

Accountability

• All Payroll transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner within agreed service levels;
• Apply high levels of confidentiality and discretion across all elements of the role;
• Financial management procedures that meet the objectives of Birmingham 2022 and are of an adequate and appropriate standard;
• Queries are resolved promptly and in a helpful manner.

Desirable

• Ability to identify innovative options or solutions that provide improved level of services.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

GCSE Maths Grade D or 3 GCSE English Grade C or 4 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent communication skills to finance and non-finance people. Be pro-active in approach and have the ability to solve problems that are identified. Good computer skills. Able to work with people at all levels. Ability to use initiative to resolve matters within their control, only escalating relevant issues. Sound judgement and ability to make evidence-based recommendations. Ability to adopt a flexible approach, taking on different tasks and adapting to the rapidly changing workload of the OC.