ESG
Finance Assistant Apprentice
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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
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.
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. If you require flexibility in your work schedule, please let us know during the application process, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
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
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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 ESG's 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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