- GMFJ Reference
256837
- Wages
Competitive
- Hours
37.00 per week
- Date Posted
14/01/2025
- Start Date
10/02/2025
- Approx. Duration
18 months
- Location
Reading
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Accountancy
- Opportunity Type
Advanced Level 3
- Apprenticeship Standard
Assistant accountant (ST0002)
- Employer
Norwegian Log Buildings Ltd
Description
Role
Description:
The Finance Apprentice reports to the Finance manager.
In
this role you will be expected to:
- Assist the Finance Manager with
the production of monthly management accounts.
- Supporting the Accounts Assistant
with both Accounts Payable & Receivable.
Key
Responsibilities:
Accounts
Payable
Support the accounts
assistant with:
- Processing of supplier invoices either directly on Xero or through
Buildertrend.
- Ensuring supplier accounts are kept up to date paid on time.
- Sending remittances to suppliers
Accounts Receivable
- Work with contract managers ensuring invoices are raised in a timely manner.
- Raising invoices either through
Buildertrend or directly on Xero.
- Distributing invoices to customers.
- Following up on overdue invoices.
- Confirming to customers when funds have
been received and providing updated statement.
- Ensuring the customer accounts are up
to date on Xero.
Customer
Service
- Ensure that customer service is
maintained to the highest standard at all times through the efficient and
polite handling of telephone calls.
- Customer liaison ensuring high levels of customer
satisfaction are achieved.
- Manage a fluctuating workload, ensuring that accuracy is
maintained at a high level
Other
Duties
- Open, date stamp and process days post.
- Prepare monthly VAT and CIS returns for
review and submission.
- Assist with Office of National
Statistics surveys.
- Assisting Finance Manager with monthly reporting and
reconciliations.
- To be responsible for
the health and safety of self and others.
Contribute
to Company Development
- Maintain lines of communication with
other departments to help the synergy of the business.
- Work as part of a team, both within the department and
across Norwegian Log.
- Make the Finance Manager aware of any new procedures which
you think would benefit the company or its employees.
The list of job duties within this description is
not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake
such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post.
For more information about this vacancy please contact BPP Professional Apprenticeships on 01133 500 333 (Ref ID: 256837)
- Numeracy
and Analytical Skills.
- Familiarity
with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft products.
- A
basic understanding of accounting principles is beneficial.
- Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal.
GCSE English and Maths grade C/4 or above.
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
- Good attention to detail and ability to work in an accurate, calm and methodical manner.
- Ability to work to a deadline and prioritise workload.
- Ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve problems.
- Excellent levels of customer service.
- Flexible and adaptable to the needs of the business.
With a small team we are able to provide hands on experience for most of what will be covered on the AAT syllabus, once the learning has finished if there is a role available we would consider keeping the apprentice on. If not we are confident you will have the experience to get your next role in finance.
Competitive salary between £15,600 - £23,400 per annum.
Holidays: 25 days + Bank holidays
Pension