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Apprentice Accounts Assistant at 1st Technologies
We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Accounts Assistant to join the team at 1st Technologies in Ribchester.
The apprentice will sit within the Finance Team at 1st Technologies, supporting day to day transactional operations of the business.
Purchase Ledger
- Accurately process supplier invoices and credit notes onto the finance system, matching to purchase orders and delivery notes where applicable
- Resolve invoice queries and discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders, escalating where necessary
- Maintain accurate supplier records, including bank details and contact information, in line with company controls
- Support supplier statement reconciliations and month-end purchase ledger close activities
Inbox Management
- Monitor and manage the shared accounts inbox, triaging incoming emails and responding to routine queries promptly and professionally
- File and save supplier invoices, statements and correspondence in line with company filing standards
- Route items requiring action to the appropriate member of the finance team and follow up to ensure resolution
Credit Control
- Assist with chasing outstanding customer payments by email and telephone in line with agreed credit terms
- Allocate customer receipts to the sales ledger and assist with the production of aged debtor reports
- Issue customer statements and copy invoices on request and help maintain accurate customer account information
- Flag overdue accounts and potential risks to the Finance Director for review
General Finance Administration
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- Provide general administrative support to the finance team, including scanning, filing and data entry
- Attend all required apprenticeship training sessions and complete study commitments to progress through the qualification
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Finance Director to support the wider finance function
On a day-to-day basis the apprentice will primarily interact with the finance team in person and customers over the phone and email.
Training and Qualifications
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: BLACKBURN COLLEGE
Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Course contents:
- Record transactional data
- Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data
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Training schedule: Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
More training information: Blackburn College
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 3/L1 Functional Skills)
- Maths (grade 4/L2 Functional Skills)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this Employer
The apprentice will sit within the Finance Team at 1st Technologies, supporting day to day transactional operations of the business.
Their primary focus will be purchase ledger administration, including processing supplies invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and assisting with the payment runs across the business. They will also take on credit control duties, such as chasing outstanding debtor balances, allocating incoming receipts and maintaining accurate customer account records.
The role provides a solid grounding in the full accounts payable and receivable cycle within a fast-paced, multi-entity trading environment.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Permanent role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
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