Job Description

We are looking to recruit a finance apprentice to join our busy finance team. Primarily involved in the processing of transactional data we are looking for an apprentice that has a genuine interest in pursuing a career in accountancy and finance, has strong attention to detail and a can-do attitude, ensuring tasks are completed.

Tasks include:

• Learning Netsuite accounting system, for purchase ledger and sales ledger
• Bookkeeping including bank reconciliation and matching invoices
• Ensure all aspects of purchase ledger are completed - to include the processing of all invoices received, ensuring they are appropriately approved, and paid in a timely manner
• Managing accounts payable inbox on a daily basis
• Enter all company credit card expenses, ensuring the cost is posted to an appropriate expense code
• Assisting with VAT returns for submission to HMRC and for review of senior accountant
• Filing of documentation in manual and paperless filing systems
• Any other data entry and processing as required

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

• Excellent numeracy skills
• Strong communication and people skills
• Ability to work independently and to take responsibility
• Can use own initiative
• Organised
• Logical and creative thinking skills

Personal qualities

• An interest in Accounting and Finance
• Enthusiastic to learn
• Approachable
• Can do attitude
• Attention to detail

Desired qualifications

• 3 A-Levels (A*-B/9-5) (Relevant subjects such as maths, Economics, Finance, Accounting or Physics can be advantageous)
• 5 GCSE's (A*-C/9-4) including maths & English (B/6 or above)
• Level 2 AAT or Level 2 Booking keeping (desirable, but not essential)

Future prospects

After completing your Accounting apprenticeship, progress into a full-time role with potential to complete further accountancy qualifications.

Things to consider

Benefits Include:

25 workings days of annual leave (after three-month probation period), Auto-enrolment pension, Private medical insurance.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent numeracy skills • Strong communication and people skills • Ability to work independently and to take responsibility • Can use own initiative • Organised • Logical and creative thinking skills