About The Role
Are you motivated by future progression routes? Do you have an interest in finance and want to work in an exciting and varied role? If so, look no further than the Finance Administrator Apprentice vacancy at Pompey in the Community.
PETA Ltd are proud to be working with an award-winning charity to recruit a Finance Administrator Apprentice to support within the finance department, but also the wider organisation. The successful candidate will be supported through the apprenticeship by a close-knit finance team and have the opportunity to get involved with a range of other opportunities throughout the charity.
Training to be provided:
Level 2 Finance/Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15-month apprenticeship which includes 1 day per week at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.
About the role:
The Finance Administrator Apprentice will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of the teams agreed objectives, supporting to maximise the company’s revenue and ensure profitability through the following duties:
1. To gain a good knowledge of the Charities objectives, activities and processes to understand their impact for accounting and finance.
2. To participate in all relevant projects that support the delivery of the Charities goals.
3. To ensure the accurate capture, collation and processing of sensitive financial and accounting data such as invoices, payments and receipts and providing general administrative and transactional support.
4. To use financial and accounting software packages to input and manage data safely and securely in line with organisational instructions.
5. Examining data to identify any issues with quality or accuracy and escalating where appropriate. Reconciling data to minimise errors across all ledgers.
6. Production of Sales invoices, debtor collection and customer liaison.
7. Processing of Purchase invoices with Purchase orders and creating payment output.
8. Liaising with individual project managers to ensure budgets are met.
9. Reconciliation of Charity bank accounts.
10. Assisting the Head of Finance with the production of financial reports as and when required.
11. To keep all financial and non-financial information and records up to date and ensuring all relevant back up information is filed correctly.
12. Establish own priorities and workload with the Head of Finance to ensure tasks can be completed to deadlines and support team members to do the same.
13. Develop your own knowledge to contribute to any accounting process issues.
14. Keep up to date with developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for your own professional development.
15. To communicate with internal and external stakeholders using appropriate methods and professional language. Examples may include letters, ‘phone, face-to-face, e-mail, video call, online chat functions etc.
16. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post with due regard to the Charities values.
What are the career prospects at Pompey in the Community?
Pompey in the Community are offering a permanent position to the successful candidate upon completion of the apprenticeship, with the view they are committed to continuous learning and development within the company.
Essential Skills:
1. GCSE’s in Maths and English grade 4/C or above, with a strong track record of obtaining other recognised qualifications is preferred.
2. Experience of working within a team environment, ability to work as part of a team and to support others.
3. Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel and Word.
4. Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with clients and colleagues with courtesy, tact, and sensitivity.
5. Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines, and a concern for order and accuracy.
6. Flexible approach to work, with a keenness to adapt to meet changing work requirements.
7. A demonstrable commitment to customer care.
8. A self-starter with a positive attitude.
It is desirable that the successful candidate has experience using Sage 50, however this is not essential.
About Us
Pompey in the Community is an award-winning charity which harnesses the motivational power of Portsmouth Football Club to promote education, healthy living, sporting participation and achievement among vulnerable and disadvantaged people of all ages.
Benefits:
1. Free Parking
2. 20 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 23 after 1st year
3. Personal and professional development opportunities
4. Free gym membership for full time employees
5. Free tea, coffee and biscuits
6. Free fitness classes such as yoga and bootcamps for full time employees
7. 1 free Portsmouth Football Club match ticket for home games
Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity; apply for the Finance Administrator Apprenticeship today!
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