Assistant Accountant Apprentice, Barnsley College, S70 2AX

Barnsley College; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Barnsley is seeking an individual for financial and administrative roles. The position requires tasks like handling accounts payable, producing invoices, and updating records. Candidates must have GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above and possess strong communication and organizational skills. A commitment to equal opportunities is essential. This position offers opportunities for development in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Use the accounting system to enquire on customer/supplier details.
• Deal with day to day queries regarding customer/supplier ledgers.
• Contact external customers/suppliers to verify accuracy of information.
• Produce purchase orders, invoices, and credit notes.
• Keep systems up to date and ensure transactions are correctly matched.
• Investigate differences in the accounting system.
• Maintain and update records in the department.
• General administration duties.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE English (Grade 4 or above)

GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or above)

Job description

At Barnsley College we're more than a college, With a wide range of over 300 courses covering subjects from Animal Care, Business and Catering, to Forensics, Motorsport and Performing Arts, our campuses offer purpose-built accommodation for each subject to ensure you are learning in industry-standard facilities that reflect the environment you will work in after finishing your studies.

The role involves supporting the provision of a range of financial and administrative duties in order to provide an effective, efficient and responsive service. The role will include aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, information reporting, preparation of journals and cashiering.

Main Duties:

Use the accounting system to enquire on customer / supplier details
Deal with day to day queries with regard to customer / supplier ledgers
Contact external customers / suppliers to verify accuracy and completeness of financial information
Produce purchase orders, invoices and credit notes
Keep systems up to date as well as ensuring all transactions are appropriately matched and allocated to correct accounts
Investigation of differences between the accounting system and other information
Maintain and update records in department
General administration duties
Any other duties commensurate with the grade as appropriate
The postholder will engage in any work development and implementation of College Quality systems
The postholder will be expected to undertake all duties in line with Barnsley College Health and Safety policy
The postholder will show a commitment to diversity, equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices. The postholder is expected to comply with and promote Barnsley College's equal opportunities policy in all aspects of their duties and responsibilities
These duties may be amended from time to time by the line manager in consultation with the potholder.

GCSE English (Grade 4 or above) essential
GCSE Maths (Grade 4 or above) essential

Skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative