Finance Assistant Apprentice

ESG; Euxton; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

20% study time

Job summary

ESG, a Chorley-based software and services company serving energy clients, is offering a Finance Assistant Apprenticeship. You will support the finance team with payments, reconciliations and college studies through an AAT programme.

The role is full-time with a hybrid working policy. Initial training requires in-office presence, with 20% of the week allocated for college during term time, and flexible patterns may be discussed.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounting is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and listening skills are important.
• Proficiency with Excel, Outlook and Word is expected.
• Experience with accounting software is beneficial but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Process payments and reconciliations.
• Handle supplier and customer invoices and queries.
• Assist with daily finance tasks and reporting.
• Support month-end activities and VAT/compliance where relevant.
• Complete an AAT Apprenticeship course as part of the role.
• Provide general admin support to the finance team.

Skills

Finance communication

Time management

Office software

Accounting software

Education

AAT Apprenticeship

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Summary

We are an innovative and market-leading software & services company based in Chorley serving clients in the utility sector ranging from new entrants to large existing suppliers. We deliver sophisticated software solutions and managed services in a Private Cloud infrastructure, servicing both traditional and modern real-time, smart energy clients.

Job Description

Department: Finance

Reports To: Financial Controller

Work Location: Chorley - Hybrid

Hours of Work: 37.5

Position Type: Full-Time

Rate Type: Salary

Grade: 1

We are an innovative and market-leading software & services company based in Chorley serving clients in the utility sector ranging from new entrants to large existing suppliers. We deliver sophisticated software solutions and managed services in a Private Cloud infrastructure, servicing both traditional and modern real-time, smart energy clients.

We operate a Hybrid working policy so you will be able to flex between working in the office and your home location to carry out this role. However, during your initial training period the need to be in office with other team members will be essential.

You will be allowed 20% of your working week for the duration of your apprenticeship/course to either attend college during term time or use the time working from the office for college studies.

While this position is full-time, we are open to discussing flexible working patterns that accommodate individual needs.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES

The Finance Assistant is responsible for supporting the finance team. This person will be responsible for processing payments, reconciliations and dealing with queries. The role will include completing an AAT Apprenticeship course.

Essential Functions

• Sales Ledger
• Setting up customers
• Processing invoices and credit notes
• Processing receipts
• Purchase Ledger
• Setting up suppliers
• Checking invoices against PO's
• Preparing supplier payments for approval
• Account reconciliations
• File invoices and statements
• Respond to internal and external queries
• Provide general admin support to the finance team
• Other related duties as assigned.

About You

We need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us

You Will Have

• Prior experience working in a finance and accounting role but is not essential
• Excellent communication, listening and rapport building skills
• Competency in a variety of office software including Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Experience of using accounting software packages but not essential as training will be given
• The ability to prioritize workloads and work to deadlines
• Able to demonstrate ESGs key values of:
• Excellence: be accountable to deliver our best
• Passion: show how much we care each day
• Integrity: do the right thing when no one is looking
• Collaboration: work together to succeed together

ISO AWARENESS

• Follow IMS Policies
• Reporting of Incidents
• ISO Responsibilities
• ISO Staff Awareness

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