Finance Apprentice

Carrs Billington Agriculture (Sales) Ltd.; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an AAT Apprentice within a leading company that supports agricultural communities. This role offers a 3-year rotation through key Finance departments, allowing you to gain hands-on experience while developing essential skills for a successful career in finance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Minimum of 25 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan for healthcare expenses

Company pension scheme enrollment after 3 months

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• Confident IT skills and highly organized work approach important.

Responsibilities

• Providing efficient administrative support to finance.
• Creating and maintaining supplier accounts.
• Producing weekly and monthly KPI reports.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Finance team as an AAT Apprentice. This role involves a 3-year rotation within the Finance Department to experience and learn about different sectors.

About Us

Every day, we provide rural and agricultural communities with the support they need to succeed. Whether they seek a healthier herd or flock, increased yields, faster growth rates, a decent return on land, or just a helping hand, we have the people, products, and services to help our customers achieve their goals. Every role at Carr's Billington is vital to our shared success. We welcome talent from all backgrounds to work across our retail, feed, machinery, fuel, and central support divisions.

Carr's Billington Agriculture is a subsidiary of The Billington Group, which also owns Criddle & Co., English Provender Company, and Billington Foods.

The Job

The role involves providing efficient administrative and clerical support to the finance function. As an AAT apprentice, you will undertake a development programme comprising three placement rotations, exposing you to key departments: Accounts Payable, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Financial Reporting & Control.

• Creating and maintaining supplier accounts.
• Reviewing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Allocating direct debit and proforma payments to minimize unallocated payments.
• Verifying invoice accuracy and correct coding.
• Ensuring timely approval of invoices for payment.
• Building relationships with suppliers by responding to queries promptly.
• Adhering to processes, controls, and compliance standards.
• Assisting with management reporting and annual budgets.
• Supporting process and system development.
• Promoting continuous improvement in financial processes.
• Producing weekly and monthly KPI reports.
• Following company policies, including safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and codes of practice, such as UFAS, FIAS, & NOPS schemes.

Skills, Experience, and Qualities Required

Essential:

• GCSEs in Maths and English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiastic and driven attitude
• Patience and empathy
• Highly organized work approach
• Confident IT skills
• Practical problem-solving ability
• Team player

Desirable:

• Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Previous work experience

Benefits

We offer a range of employee benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary reviews in September
• Minimum of 25 days annual leave
• Opportunities to work in a growing, innovative family business

Your Health

• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous sick pay entitlement
• Health Cash Plan for healthcare expenses

Your Lifestyle

• Staff discount on products at our Country Stores
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible life assurance and critical illness cover
• Perks At Work discount website and cashback offers
• Salary finance benefits, including savings schemes, loans, and wage advances

Your Future

• Company pension scheme enrollment after 3 months
• Role-specific and ongoing training and development opportunities