Brief Overview of the Role

An assistant in finance, apprentices will learn how to offer support within the day to day running of financial activities in the organisation to include the following:- (please note this list is not exhaustive).

Duties will include:-

Delivering upon Accountabilities to achieve goals, deadlines and targets

Operate cross-functionally as a member of the Team MSC

Operate consistently and respectfully in line with our mission, values and pledge understanding the business and how it is aligned to the strategy.

Open daily post and circulate appropriately

Send and receive emails regarding orders pending, queries or general issues

Collection of outstanding debts via phone, email and email out copy invoices for obtaining payments. Record customers queries pn account, whilst remaining polite and assertive

Allocatng customers cheques to the appropriate account and clear down invoices

Assist on customers credit limits

Liaise with the lawyers in the Legal Department as to updating which accounts are overdue or settled

General administrton and supporting the accounts function

Desired Skills

Capable of making constructive contributions/suggestions to improve the team

Good standard of verbal and written communication

Good numeracy skills

Good time management and organisational skills

Capable of judgment and decision making

Intermediate skills in Word, Excel and Outlook

Personal Qualities

Trustworthy

Good nature

Mature attitude

Responsible

Enthusiastic

Desired Qualifications

5 GCSEs with Maths and English grade C/4 essential

Achievement of an AAT L2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting is advantagious but not essential.

Future Prospects

The business is really keen to offer permanent employment to the right person and subject to the successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Training

This would involve a day-release course at college

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (30 minute unpaid lunch)

Total hours - 37.5 per week