Finance Apprentice

DCS Recruitment Limited; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Finance Apprentice to join their expanding team in Cannock. The role involves managing sales and purchase invoices, credit control tasks, and providing administrative support. You will also study towards an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting while working in a hybrid setup. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £18,000 per annum and benefits including a company pension and holiday allowance.

Benefits

Company pension

Holiday allowance

Qualifications

• Interest in pursuing a career in finance.
• Capable of handling several tasks simultaneously with efficiency.
• Reliable and discreet in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Generate and issue sales invoices promptly.
• Prepare accurate credit control reports and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Provide general administrative assistance across the office.

Skills

Administration

Teamwork

Communication

Tech Savvy

Education

GCSE Maths

Tools

MS Office

Job description

DCS Technology in partnership with our client who are a Microsoft Gold Partner consultancy we are searching for an Finance Apprentice to join their rapidly growing team based in the Midlands.

Overview of the role:

As part of the Finance team you will work to ensure that all sales invoices, purchase invoices and credit control tasks are complete and within designated time-frames. Furthermore, you will be tasked with providing general administrative support to the wider business in to ensure smooth and efficient operations of the office environment.

Your working week will include hours/days where you will be studying both in person and virtually towards a AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.

What will you get up to?

• Sales Invoicing: Collaborate with the finance team to generate and issue sales invoices promptly.
• Credit Control: Prepare accurate credit control reports and follow up on outstanding payments in line with business requirements. Ensure correct allocation of received payments.
• Customer Support: Respond efficiently to customer enquiries, directing them to the appropriate colleague or department when necessary.
• Purchase Ledger: Enter purchase invoices within designated time-frames to maintain up-to-date records.
• Administrative Support: Handle incoming phone calls and direct them appropriately; provide general administrative assistance across the office.
• Licensing: Order required licenses under supervision as needed.
• Travel & Accommodation: Arrange hotel and travel bookings in line with company policy, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for money.
• Office Management: Manage the procurement and coordination of office consumables and lunch provisions in line with business needs.
• Visitor Management: Serve as the first point of contact for office visitors, ensuring they are signed in and their host is notified of their arrival.
• Expense Processing: Review and process weekly employee expenses, posting them to the finance system in accordance with company procedures.

What we're looking for?

Interest in pursuing a career in finance

Basic skills in administration. (Phone

Hold a grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths

Capable of handling several tasks simultaneously with efficiency

Confident team working skills and ability to liaise with key stakeholders

Approachable and adaptable in nature

Proven ability to self-manage and deliver results with minimal supervision.

Meticulous and systematic in work processes.

Tech Savvy, with ability to use MS Office

Reliable and discreet in handling sensitive information.

What can you expect in return?

Salary: 18,000 per annum

Benefits: Company pension, holiday allowance and more!

Working set-up: Hybrid (Mixture of office and home based)

Location: Cannock, West Midlands

Employment type: Full time and permanent

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