Apprentice Accounts Assistant

About this opportunity

Fulfilmentcrowd is a fast-growing, award-winning e-commerce logistics and technology company. This role will contribute to the smooth running of the day-to-day activities of the Finance function.

A normal day would include:

• Processing customer invoices and credit notes
• Processing purchase ledger invoices and credit notes
• Reconciling customer accounts and queries
• Credit control, including debt collection procedures
• Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Performing key balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting the preparation of the monthly management accounts pack
• Reporting discrepancies and errors to senior management
• Assisting with other ad-hoc tasks as required

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

Maths and English GCSE Grades A – C or 4-9
Ideally have AAT Level 2 or A Level in Accountancy

Personal Qualities

An ambitious team player
Courteous and polite approach
Experience in similar roles
Good time management/ability to prioritise workload

Skills

Must have excellent written and verbal skills
Strong Excel skills
Communication skills:
The job holder must be willing to work as part of a team, communicating with all departments of the business. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required for effective engagement with all stakeholders including colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
IT skills:
The role involves extensive use of software packages including MS Word, Excel and Outlook in addition to the company’s proprietary ERP platform. Competency in data entry and an eye for detail are critical. • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel with an interest to develop further
Confidentiality:
The job holder is privy to confidential information held on our databases and must exercise discretion when handling such information
Judgement and decision making:
The job holder will sometimes be required to make quick decisions relating to management, customer and supplier requests. The job holder must be assertive in doing this but must also know when to advise that an immediate decision cannot be made – rather than promising something that cannot be delivered. • Advocate of excellent customer care dealing with a range of customer and supplier queries/concerns in a professional manner.
Concentration:
Attention to detail is essential at all times to ensure the highest standard of delivery. Time management is of the essence and the job holder must be confident that they can deal with