Accounts Apprentice

Dickson O'Brien; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study towards AAT

Full training provided

Career progression

Job summary

Our client in Middlewich is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Apprentice to join the finance team. You will gain hands-on experience across a broad range of finance functions and have the opportunity to study towards an AAT qualification.

Responsibilities include bank reconciliations, invoicing, supplier payments, stock counts, cash flow forecasting, and assisting with month-end tasks. Training and progression opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Ideally some experience within a finance or accounts environment, even in a junior or administrative capacity.
• A genuine interest in developing a career in accountancy and finance.
• Good numerical skills and an eye for detail.
• Some knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with Sage would be advantageous.
• Organised, methodical and able to manage tasks accurately.
• Good communication skills and a confident telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily bank reconciliations.
• Preparing sales invoices for management approval and ensuring accurate monthly cut-off.
• Processing purchase invoices onto Sage, ensuring correct nominal and VAT codes are applied.
• Assisting with periodic physical stock counts and recording results on Excel.
• Helping to maintain and update daily cash flow forecasts, reconciling against bank accounts.
• Assisting with petty cash management and monthly reconciliations.
• Processing mileage and expense claim forms.
• Preparing weekly supplier payment runs using the banking system.
• Checking supplier statements and following up on missing invoices or discrepancies.
• Supporting the sales administration team with order processing, order acknowledgements and proforma invoices.
• Responding to accounts department emails, including customer queries, copy invoice requests, credit note requests and statement enquiries.
• General filing and administration of finance paperwork.
• Providing wider support to the finance team with ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organised

Willing to study toward AAT

Education

AAT qualification (study toward)

Tools

Excel

Sage

Job description

Accounts Apprentice - Middlewich

Our client is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Accounts Apprentice to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has some previous experience in finance or accounts and is looking to develop their skills further, gain a recognised qualification and build a career in accountancy.

Working alongside the existing finance team, you will gain hands-on experience across a broad range of finance functions, with the opportunity to study towards an AAT qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily bank reconciliations.
• Preparing sales invoices for management approval and ensuring accurate monthly cut-off.
• Processing purchase invoices onto Sage, ensuring correct nominal and VAT codes are applied.
• Assisting with periodic physical stock counts and recording results on Excel.
• Helping to maintain and update daily cash flow forecasts, reconciling against bank accounts.
• Assisting with petty cash management and monthly reconciliations.
• Processing mileage and expense claim forms.
• Preparing weekly supplier payment runs using the banking system.
• Checking supplier statements and following up on missing invoices or discrepancies.
• Supporting the sales administration team with order processing, order acknowledgements and proforma invoices.
• Responding to accounts department emails, including customer queries, copy invoice requests, credit note requests and statement enquiries.
• General filing and administration of finance paperwork.
• Providing wider support to the finance team with ad-hoc duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Ideally, some previous experience within a finance or accounts environment, even if in a junior or administrative capacity.
• A genuine interest in developing a career in accountancy and finance.
• Good numerical skills and an eye for detail.
• Some knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with Sage would be advantageous.
• Organised, methodical and able to manage tasks accurately.
• Good communication skills and a confident telephone manner.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to learn.
• Able to work as part of a team and use their own initiative.
• A willingness to study towards an AAT qualification.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to study towards an AAT qualification.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Hands-on experience across a broad range of finance functions.
• Excellent opportunity to develop and progress within the business.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with some initial accounts experience who is keen to take the next step in their finance career, develop their technical knowledge and work towards a professional qualification.