Finance Apprentice

Job description

Overview of Role

Support various financial functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting and administrative tasks. This role provides essential support to the finance team and will offer valuable experience in the finance sector.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry tasks to support the processing of invoices, payments, and receipts in a timely manner.
• Assist with reconciling accounts and ensure discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Provide administrative support to the finance team, including scheduling meetings and managing documentation.
• Liaise with other departments to gather necessary financial information and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Communicate with clients and suppliers via phone and email, demonstrating excellent phone etiquette.

Requirements

• Maths and English GCSE minimum grade 4 (or predicted grades then later verified).
• No formal experience required as full training will be provided however, the successful candidate should have a basic understanding of IT, good communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. 

They should be able to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks and demonstrate the ability to work independently when needed. We are looking for a personable candidate with a positive attitude.

Finding the right people is important to us and transferrable skills are always welcome.  We value potential and are open to candidates who may not have every listed skill.

Our Benefits

• A generous holiday scheme starting at 25 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year to 28 days after 3 years of service.
• Life Assurance of 4x your basic salary
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, adoption and shared parental leave benefits
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Westfield Health Cashplan
• 1 Volunteering Day for your chosen charity each year.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not tolerate discriminatory behaviour of any kind, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Core working hours are Monday – Friday 9.00am – 17.30pm.

This is a permanent full-time position based on 37.5 hours (Monday – Friday) however we’re fully open to discussing part-time flexible working requirements.