Annual wage £12,480.00 Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with 30 minutes lunch break. Total hours per week: 37.5 Expected duration 15 Months Possible start date 08 Jul 2024 Date posted 22 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Intermediate Level 2 (GCSE) Reference number VAC1000244287 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Excellent opportunity working a varied role within a busy finance department whereby you will gain knowledge and experience across areas such as purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control. The role will involve a large amount of use of our ERP system Business Central as well as excel so is ideal for someone looking to start their career in finance. As well as working alongside individuals who have already qualified or are currently studying. Process supplier invoices and credit notes onto the ERP system in a timely manner using the appropriate program to ensure correct sales invoicing to the customer and complete accurate records are retained on the Business Central system. Update sales and purchase order screens with delivery dates, sell and buy prices, obtaining information from appropriate colleagues if information is incomplete. Process credit note requisitions, once correctly authorised, in a timely and accurate manner using the appropriate program to ensure accurate records are retained on the Business Central system. Assist customer service advisers and product managers with invoicing and credit queries. Scan, attach to records and file all documents in an accurate and timely manner to enable fast and easy retrieval. Reconcile supplier statements to allow payment to be made Answer telephone queries from customers and area managers Record receipts from customer payments via card payments/ BACS / cheques During colleagues’ absences monitor all work and prioritise urgent tasks, bringing to management’s attention where documents are not being processed. The training you will be getting You will be working towards gaining the skills, knowledge and behaviours to achieve the Level 2 Accounts assistant apprenticeship standard; Accounts or finance assistant / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education You will be attending college one day a week (London Rd Campus) and the remainder of the working week will be based in the workplace. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship A successful candidate can expect potential future employment upon completion of this Apprentiship or progression on to the Level 3. This Apprentiship provides an excellent opportunity for a committed hardworking and enthusiastic individual and effectively could provide the foundations of a long-term career within the organisation. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Initiative, Patience Qualifications GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C / 4 or above) Essential Things to consider Are you able to commute to the workplace easily? We are quite remote with little option for public transport, so please be aware of this when applying for this opportunity.