There’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team at City of Bristol College, a rapidly improving college, judged “Good” by Ofsted in January 2023. With recent investments in already outstanding teaching facilities, the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students.
As an apprentice, you will begin your journey in the Purchase Ledger area, learning the ropes of essential finance operations. As you progress, you will rotate through various teams, including Sales ledger, Grants and Management Accounts; acquiring a diverse set of skills and knowledge. They are committed to your professional development and will provide top-notch training utilising the latest learning technologies.
The College is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and commitment to excellence, making it an ideal place to start or advance your career in finance. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values growth, learning, and career development.
Take advantage of this opportunity to gain valuable experience, receive excellent training, and build a solid foundation for a successful career in finance.
We are looking to support the right candidate to progress from the Level 2 onto the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship. Apply now and become a vital part of their future finance team!
Duties will include:
* Ensure accurate entry and processing of invoices received for purchase of goods and services procured by the College
* Monitor and Review Purchase Orders and liaise with departments for prompt receipting and to assist in resolving queries
* Support and undertake preparation and production of payment runs
* Ensure all amounts paid have been properly approved and comply with College procedures
* Reconcile supplier statements and resolve supplier queries as required
* Set up new supplier accounts within APTOS, ensuring proper procedures and approvals have been obtained
* Ensuring all utility costs are recorded correctly
* Support the Team with accounting for expenditure incurred on GPC cards (procurement credit cards)
* Post journals as required
You will be supported to:
* Be aware of the organisation’s needs and activities and their impact for accounting and finance
* Identify, collate and process financial and accounting data from primary sources such as business records
* Examine financial and accounting data to identify issues with quality and reliability as instructed and in accordance with guidance
* Rectify errors in financial and accounting data, escalating problems beyond their remit as appropriate
* Reconcile transactional data to minimise the chance of errors in financial and accounting outputs such as sales and purchase invoices, sale and purchase orders, bank statements and payroll
* Plan and review workloads with supervisor to ensure best use of time to complete allocated tasks efficiently
* 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.
* Use financial and accounting software packages to input and manage data safely and securely in line with organisational instructions
* Provide support to team members to help ensure that financial and accounting activities are carried out within expected timescales and quality expectations
* Keep up to date with developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for own professional development.
Qualifications:
A minimum of GCSE grades 4 to 9 (or equivalent) in Math and English.
IT Literacy: Basic proficiency in computer skills for documentation and communication.
37 hours per week
Monday to Thursday – 9am to 5pm & Friday – 9am to 4.30pm with ½ an hour for lunch on all days
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