Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Swarm Group - Swarm Recruitment/Swarm Training; Norwich; Hybrid; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment and training organization seeks an Accounts Assistant Apprentice in Norwich, offering a salary of £18,000 per annum. This position provides hands-on experience in accounts, working with Pasta Foods and Snack Creations. Candidates will develop their finance skills while processing invoices and supporting finance operations. Benefits include 25 days annual leave and wellbeing initiatives. There is potential for a full-time role after the apprenticeship, which lasts 15-18 months.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Wellbeing initiatives including 24/7 access to GP appointments

Career growth opportunities within the finance team

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Attention to detail is crucial for accurate financial processing.
• A genuine interest in finance is needed for growth in the role.

Responsibilities

• Process sales invoicing for Pasta Foods and Snack Creations.
• Manage the proof of delivery process and cash posting.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Solid numerical ability and attention to detail

Confidence working collaboratively across departments

Genuine interest in developing a career in finance

Reliable and trustworthy

Education

Minimum GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths

Job description

Recruiter Swarm Group - Swarm Recruitment/Swarm Training

Accounts Assistant Apprentice Salary Per Annum - £18,000

Norwich, NR5 0JH

Swarm Recruitment is helping Pasta Foods and Snack Creations with their search for a Level 3 Accounts Assistant Apprentice. Kickstart your career in finance and accounts with an

exciting opportunity to learn from experienced professionals. You'll gain hands-on experience in accounts receivable and contribute to the smooth operation of the finance

team. About Pasta Foods and Snack Creations Pasta Foods is the UK's only dried pasta manufacturer, supplying a broad range of food sectors including canned goods, salads, instant meals, ready meals, food service, retail and wholesale. Their pasta is specifically developed for the food manufacturing industry, ensuring the highest quality standards from wheat sourcing through to the fully controlled milling and production process. Snack Creations is a market leader in the development and manufacture of healthy snacks using extruded pellet technology to make snacks from lentil, chickpea, split pea, potato and other ingredients. Snack Creations is a new product development (NPD) led business. Responsibilities & Duties

• Process sales invoicing for Pasta Foods and Snack Creations Ltd on a rota basis, including raising commercial invoices for export customers

• Post incoming cash and issue the daily cash summary to Directors, shared on a rota with the Finance team

• Manage the proof of delivery process, ensuring signed delivery notes are obtained for all orders

• Oversee the Pasta Foods online webstore account, including daily invoicing, cash posting and reconciliation

• Monitor and manage shared accounts email inboxes with the Finance team • Issue customer statements on a weekly and monthly basis • Support credit control activities and prepare debt reports for Pasta Foods and Snack

Creations as required • Build and maintain strong customer relationships to support timely payments and

maximise cash inflow • Provide support for Marshalls Foods Ltd, including invoicing, debit note processing

and credit control Desired Qualities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Solid numerical ability and attention to detail • Confidence working collaboratively across departments • Genuine interest in developing a career in finance • Reliable, trustworthy with a proactive mindset • Minimum GCSE Grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths • Access to reliable transport

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays • Wellbeing initiatives including 24/7 access to GP appointments • Potential for a full-time job role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship,

depending on performance and company needs • A supportive and collaborative work environment with a family feel • Opportunity to work across two leading food businesses: Pasta Foods and Snack

Creations • Career growth opportunities within the finance team

Working Week The standard working week will consist of 36 hours. Working hours are from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Thursday (including a 45-minute lunch break), and from 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM on Friday. This role will be office-based initially, with a view to becoming hybrid following completion of training. Training Information Training will be with Swarm Training, a national apprenticeship provider in the UK. The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Accounts qualification, which takes 15-18 months to complete. The apprentice must complete a minimum of 6 hours per week during working hours, with monthly training sessions conducted by a tutor, with tasks assigned to be completed during those hours. By applying for this position, you agree for your data to be stored by Swarm Recruitment until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Your data will only be used for the purposes intended. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you if requested.