Apprentice Finance Assistant - Wimbledon

Levy Restaurants UK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Apprentice Finance Assistant to join their team at Wimbledon. This role offers a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in finance with full training provided. You'll manage accounts, oversee purchase orders, and handle credit control while working in a dynamic environment. With a commitment to diversity and personal growth, this position not only provides competitive pay but also invaluable experience in the hospitality sector. Join a leading company known for its legendary food and drink experiences and embark on a rewarding career path.

Benefits

Full training provided

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Diverse workplace culture

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.
• Perform month-end accounting entries and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Support new supplier setups and assist with finance information preparation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Accounting Knowledge

Education

No prior experience required

Tools

Nexus accounting system

Job description

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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, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

This Apprentice vacancy is based at one of our Levy UK + Ireland Sites, Levy UK + Ireland is the sports and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK and Ireland. It is the market leader in the provision of legendary food and drink experiences at some of the UK’s most significant sporting, arena, and leisure venues.

Through strong client partnerships, Levy UK + Ireland creates bespoke food concepts, service standards and pioneering design, implementing a guest-first approach and ongoing innovation at each venue. With a company-wide passion for food, Levy UK + Ireland creates menus and food experiences that feature fantastic seasonal dishes, with a strong focus on British ingredients.

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Hospitality