Finance Apprentice

Berkmann Wine Cellars; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A wine distribution company in London is looking for an Assistant Accountant Apprentice to join their Finance team. The role involves gaining a strong understanding of accounting systems, processing invoices, and supporting finance operations. Candidates will develop valuable accounting skills leading to a recognised qualification. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to start their career in finance.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to process documents and journals accurately.
• Good communication skills for liaising with departments.

Responsibilities

• Understand Purchase Ledger functionality in accounting systems.
• Process invoices accurately and obtain sign-offs.
• Automate invoices recognition within software.

Job description

Overview

You will be a valued member of the overall Finance team. Working within the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship (Level 3) scheme, you will get the opportunity to develop your accounting, analytical and problem-solving skills, leading to a recognised Accountancy qualification. You will also be asked to help implement change in the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Gain a strong understanding of Purchase Ledger functionality in our accounting system Navision.
• Process documents and journals accurately with strong attention to detail.
• Analyse, code with accuracy and obtain appropriate sign off on invoices for both purchases and overheads.
• Automate Invoice recognition within our Document Capture software.
• Record invoices onto our Navision accounting system across multiple vendors and currencies.
• Contact suppliers for statements and missing invoices.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure sign off does not delay processing of invoices.
• Allocation of overheads to relevant cost centres.
• Post supplier payments on to the Purchase Ledger.
• Be part of ad-hoc projects, such as system maintenance and process improvement.
• Liaise with our sales team to receive and record in a timely manner, all expenses and costs.
• Help rest of Finance Team with nominal postings as required.
• Provide support for other departments in Finance if necessary.

Other information

For further information on the role, candidate requirements and the training related to the Apprenticeship please contact Kaplan Financial on [e-mail]. Equal consideration will be given to all candidates, irrespective of their gender, race, disability, marital status, religion, age or sexuality.