Accounts Assistant Apprentice

About this opportunity

A great opportunity to join a growing organisation as an accounts assistant. You will also undertake a Level 2 AAT apprenticeship alongside the job role. This position offers a great opportunity to start your career within accountancy.

This role will include:

• Purchase ledger - Processing supplier invoices, payments and reconciling statements
• Sales Ledger – Creating invoices, allocating customer receipts and producing statements
• Credit Control – ensuring customers stay within their credit limits and pay in a timely manner
• Posting bank transactions into the ledger
• Various bank account reconciliations
• Completion of adhoc reports or requests from senior management
• Assisting in the creation and input of journals
• Assisting with the month end process and production of management accounts
• Reconciliation of balance sheets
• Assisting with the audit process at Year End

You will also be expected to:
Comply with all policies and procedures as laid down in the Company Handbook or issued separately and uphold the standards of the Company at all times.
Attend Training Courses connected with your work when requested to do so.
Assist colleagues in their duties whenever necessary and comply with any reasonable request from a member of Management / your immediate supervisor

Once the above has been understood then there will be the opportunity for career progression to assisting with the preparation of the accounts and management information, budgeting and forecasting, cashflow management, for the right candidate.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

• GCSE A*-C/9-4 English and Maths
• A good knowledge of geography would be an advantage

Personal Qualities

• Punctual
• Self-motivated
• Keen to learn new tasks

Skills

• Eye to detail
• Good telephone manner
• Good keyboard and communication skills