Summary
We are seeking a candidate with initiative and a willingness to learn. As Finance Administrator, you will have good administrative and data entry skills and you will be a confident communicator over the phone and on emails. Good time management skills and a positive, proactive approach are essential.
Wage
£12,480 to £22,308 a year
£7.55 Per Hour
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
37.5 hour shifts over Monday to Friday, 30 min for lunch.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Sunday 16 March
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Maintaining accounts records.
* Making copies and filing documents.
* Purchase ledger.
* Reconciling bank statements.
* Processing supplier invoices.
* Liaising with suppliers to resolve queries.
* Chasing outstanding payments and updating records.
* Raising BACs payments and DD runs.
* Deal with finance enquiries via e-mail and telephone.
* Undertake credit control activities.
* Bank Reconciliation.
* Investigation of unmatched transactions and ensuring that these have been invoiced.
* Liaising with colleagues in other departments in relation to queried transactions.
* Reconciliation of specific supplier accounts to statement.
* General finance support as required.
Where you’ll work
Kingsway West Business Park Moss Bridge Road
Rochdale
OL16 5LX
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Your training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
* Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
* Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
* Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
* Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
* Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
* Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
* Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Your training plan
Rochdale Training Tutors will come to the workplace and teach the successful candidate on a 1 to 1 basis.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths and English (grade Grade 4/C or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* IT skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* excellent telephone manner
* ability to embrace change
* Reliable
* Punctual
* Ambition