Apprentice Finance Assistant - Wimbledon

Chartwells Independent; London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Apprentice Finance Assistant at a renowned venue! This role offers a chance to kickstart your finance career with full training provided. You will manage key accounting tasks, ensuring smooth operations and supporting the finance team during peak events. Join a dynamic organization that values diversity and offers competitive pay alongside great perks. This is your chance to grow professionally in a supportive environment while contributing to a prestigious event. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to develop your skills and make a real impact!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• No experience needed; full training provided as part of the Apprenticeship.
• Achieve Finance Assistant L2 qualification upon completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts email inbox and oversee purchase order processes.
• Handle credit control for outstanding invoices and month-end entries.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Basic Accounting Knowledge

Education

No prior experience required

Tools

Nexus accounting system

Job description

Job Title: Apprentice Finance Assistant

Salary: £30,000 per year

Location: Wimbledon, All England Lawn Tennis Club, London, SW19 5AG

Reporting to: Finance Business Partner

Hours/working pattern: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, however flexibility will be required to work evenings and weekends in the lead up and during the Wimbledon Championships.

Season your career as a Finance Assistant

We're recruiting an Apprentice Finance Assistant to support the Levy team at Wimbledon! You do not need to have any experience to apply for this vacancy as full training will be provided as part of the Apprenticeship. On completion of the Apprenticeship you will achieve the Finance Assistant L2 and become a qualified Finance Assistant.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Management of the Accounts email inbox
• Close Nexus accounting system weekly
• Oversee the purchase order process, to ensure that the Goods Received Log (GRL) is always up to date so that costs are recognised in the correct period
• Credit control for outstanding invoices, liaising with internal and external contacts as necessary
• Completion of supplier statement reconciliations on a regular basis
• Month end accounting entries
• Preparation of finance information for weekly forecasting calls
• Supporting with new supplier set ups and tracking the process through to completion
• Answer the telephone, deal with telephone enquiries, and take messages in a polite and professional manner

As part of Compass, you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.