Apprentice Accountant
Permanent position
NEW JOB
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £13312 - £14144
Job reference: CCO5814-AA
Description:
FINANCE & PAYROLL APPRENTICE Job Description and Person Specification Job title: Finance & Payroll Apprentice Reports to: Finance & Operations Director Location: Unit 6 Sovereign Gate, 308-314 Commercial Road, Portsmouth, PO1 4BL Role type: Permanent The Role To maximise the company’s revenue and ensure profitability through: • Provision of general administrative and transactional support to the work of the Finance transaction Team, processing timesheets, invoices, payments, and receivables related business transactions. • Provide 1st line advice on timesheets, invoices, payments and receipts queries and processes. • Contribute to the delivery of the team’s agreed objectives. • Participate in relevant projects that support the delivery of the company’s goals. • Undertake all responsibilities with due regards to the company’s values. • Support the work of colleagues in the Finance Team as necessary. • Undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post. Job Summary As part of the Finance transaction team provide and deliver administrative and transactional processing support activities in a timely and accurate manner; whilst maintaining a clear audit trail. The role must also deliver a good working relationship with internal and external customers and suppliers. Training to be Provided Level 2 Finance/Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15-month apprenticeship which includes 1 day per week at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach. Responsibilities & Duties • Assist with the processing of accurate and sensitive financial information, including timesheet receipt, validation, and input to payroll system. • Working to both provide and obtain financial information and process this accordingly, specifically critical payroll information. • Be aware of and provide advice to employees/clients on transactions relating to the inputs processed by the Finance team, including for debtor collection. • Respond to business queries in a professional and timely manner. • Assist in the timely presentation and submission of internal and external financial management information reports as required. • Maintain backup documents in agreed electronic filing systems and the Finance network drives. • Keep financial and non-financial information and records up to date. • Establish own priorities and organise own workload ensuring that activities are completed to specification and tight deadlines. • Develop knowledge and contribute to any accounting processing issues. • Act as an effective team member helping others as requested. Qualifications & Skills • GCSEs in Maths and English grade C/4 minimum with a strong track record of obtaining other recognised qualifications is preferred. • Previous administrative experience and knowledge of office systems and procedures, ideally gained in a finance environment. • Knowledge of basic accounting principles. • Experience of working within a team environment, ability to work as part of a team and to support others. • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other MS O365 products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the web browsers. • Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with clients and colleagues with courtesy, tact, and sensitivity. • A demonstrable commitment to customer care. • Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines, and a concern for order and accuracy. • Flexible approach to work, with a keenness to adapt to meet changing work requirements. • Experience using SAGE 200 and SAGE 50 for payroll an advantage. • A self-starter with a positive attitude. Benefits: • Great working environment • Fortnightly on-site massages • Dress down Friday • Paid regular team nights out • Free snacks in the office • A gift for every work anniversary • Long service awards including 5 extra holiday days after your second year • Paid parking • Extra day off for your birthday and at Christmas Values Teamwork - Work in partnership, be inclusive and collaborative. Commercial - Understand the market and what makes us successful. Decisions - Make choices for the benefit of the business. Communication - Actively listen and build professional relationships. Integrity - Care for others, be respected, admired and reliable. Results - Go above and beyond to improve our business.
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