We are seeking a keen and ambitious Apprentice to join our Accounts team as a junior member. Training and qualifications will be funded by the company and a full mentoring program implemented.

Working in a team environment, you will be involved in a varied accounting role, where you will get exposure to all aspects of accounts working at our Headoffice based in Strood, Rochester, Kent.

The ideal applicants with have A or A* - GCSE (or equivalent) grades in Maths and English

On the job training with the employer whilst working towards the AAT qualification with regular work based assessments/observations carried out by the Apprenticeships Tutor Assessor, to determine competency and meet Awarding Body standards

40 hours per week

8.30am to 5.30 pm Monday to Friday

1 hour unpaid lunchbreak

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Set up electronic payments for approval ensuring complete and accurate records of all transactions are maintained.
• Under supervision, maintain Accounts payable ledgers.
• Ensure purchases/returns are submitted and credited are in line with policy.
• Process purchase invoices, ensuring costs are allocated correctly and monitored.
• Proactively track cost increases, and flag up areas of concern to Head of Finance.
• Generate invoices as required.
• Maintain up-to-date management reports and Key Performance Indicators as maintained.
• Under supervision, Ad-hoc project work as and when required.

Desired Skills:

• Organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to build strong working relationships.
• Confident in using Google Sheets/Microsoft Office, ideally Microsoft Excel (experience of intermediate formulas e.g. VLOOKUP, SUMIF, IFERROR is a plus but not required).
• A strong work ethic and shared values.
• Demonstrates confidentiality.
• Interest in technology

Desired Personal Skills:

• Good level of numeracy required
• Interested in commerce
• Desire to study and pursue a career in finance/management accountancy
• Team player