Income Assistant Apprentice

University of Southampton; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southampton is offering a Finance Apprentice (Income Assistant) at Level 2a, permanent. You will join the Accounts Receivable Team to learn invoicing, income collection and customer service within a supportive finance environment.

The programme blends on-the-job learning with off-the-job training through Kaplan Financial, with pay progression from 60% of the Level 2a spine in year one to 100% after endpoint assessment, and a hybrid working arrangement on completion.

Qualifications

• Be looking to start a career in finance and gain experience in invoicing and income collection.
• On-the-job learning with off-the-job training through Kaplan Financial.
• Hybrid working after successful apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Support invoicing, income collection and customer service activities.
• Work as part of the Accounts Receivable Team.
• Develop professional finance skills within a university setting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Customer service

Communication

Willingness to learn

Job description

L2a Finance Apprentice (Income assistant) – Level 2a – Permanent

This Is An Opportunity To Be Part Of The Accounts Receivable Team Within The Finance Department. As a Finance Apprentice In The Accounts Receivable Team, You Will

• Be looking to start a career in finance. As a Finance Apprentice, you will gain experience supporting the University's invoicing, income collection and customer service activities, while developing valuable skills and knowledge in a professional finance environment.
• The apprenticeship will consist of a combination of learning on the job alongside fellow team members, together with off the job training and study provided by our training partner, Kaplan Financial
• Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, the position will be offered on a hybrid working basis.
  

About You

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and keen to develop a career in finance. You will have good attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload effectively.

You will be comfortable communicating with a range of people, providing excellent customer service and working collaboratively with colleagues. You will also have a willingness to learn new systems and processes, develop your knowledge and contribute positively to the success of the team. You may also be given wider opportunities for development in the wider finance team.

No previous finance experience is required; however, an interest in finance, administration or business processes would be beneficial.

In year one of the apprenticeship, pay will be 60% of the lowest spine point value of Level 2a. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and end point assessment, pay will increase to 100% of the lowest spine point of Level 2a.

A short telephone interview will be mandatory prior to those selected for formal interview.