Join Our Team at POLARIS!
Role: Sales Ledger and Billing Apprentice
Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week
Salary: Relevant apprentice rates
Benefits:
* 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service)
* Bank Holidays
* Company Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Employee Discount Scheme
* Free On-Site Parking
About Us
At Polaris, we are proud to be one of the UK's leading communities of children's service providers. For over 30 years, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of young people through our independent fostering and adoption agencies, Leaving Care services, Residential, Education, and bespoke children's services contracts.
Our nurturing community works collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for every child in our care. We are ambitious for our children, young people, families, and staff, and we believe in their futures.
What We Are Looking For
We are on the lookout for a passionate Sales Ledger and Billing Apprentice to join our Finance Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain comprehensive experience in finance while working towards your AAT qualification, with full study support provided!
Key Responsibilities
As a Sales Ledger and Billing Apprentice, you will be trained to support the team with a variety of tasks, including:
* Ensuring timely payment collection through effective communication with customers
* Contacting local authorities for updates on outstanding invoices (with guidance)
* Assisting in raising invoices and credit notes via automated systems and manual postings
* Posting received payments onto the finance system
* Updating records to track payment due dates
* Supporting the team in reducing overdue debt
* Maintaining accurate sales ledger records
* Resolving customer queries via phone and email
* Creating manual invoices for additional services
* Keeping organized notes and records for audit purposes
* Working to deadlines and adapting to the finance team's needs
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
* GCSE qualifications are essential
* Basic knowledge of the full Microsoft Suite, including Excel
* Experience in a finance function within a large organization is a plus
We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.
Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.