Summary
Are you looking to kickstart your career within the finance industry? Do you have strong communication skills and enthusiasm for progression? If so, then look no further than the Assistant Accountant Apprentice position with Pan’Artisan. The company are looking for a confident individual who is motivated to learn and develop within the team.
Wage
£17,000 a year
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 9 June 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
The Assistant Accountants Apprentice will be responsible for contributing to the efficient operation of the finance department and help provide the financial information necessary to facilitate decision making. Duties will include but are not limited to:
* Production of weekly supplier payment run, including expenses, credit card and Italian purchases
* Process of customer receipts on sage and cashflow, including remittances & contras
* Aspects of credit control including sending monthly customer statements, correspondence with customers in relation to queries / requests, issue of correspondence and follow up as required
* New customer set up administration
* Regular monitoring customer credit reports, recording on sage and raising queries within parameters given
* Raising customer credit notes required in line with current process (authorisation before and after)
* Dealing with stock write offs for month end purposes
* Bank reconciliation and cashflow maintenance
* Processing P32 payments ready for authorisation
* Timesheet input
* Processing purchase order invoices via Paperless software, adding to cashflow spreadsheet
* Supplier payments on sage & cashflow & issue weekly supplier remittances
* New supplier administration
* Supplier statement reconciliation
* Credit card entry into sage including collation and reconciliation of documents
* Capex administrating and reporting, including additions and depreciation
* Bank audit information provision as required
* Compliance with company policies & procedures in connection with H&S, Hygiene, Food Safety & Every-day Standards
* Electronic & manual recording of data as required by role, specific but not limited to Barcoding system
* Attendance at company mandatory & role specific internal & external Learning & Development sessions
Where you’ll work
UNIT 25-26
HOLMBUSH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
MIDHURST
GU29 9HX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
PETA LIMITED
Your training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
* Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
* Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
* Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
* Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
* Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
* Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
* Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
* Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
* Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
* Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
* Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
* Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
* Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
* Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
* Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
* Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
* Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
* Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
* Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Your training plan
Level 3 Finance/Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete an 18-month apprenticeship which includes 1 day per week at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6-8 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.
Please note, for your application to be accepted you will already require the Level 2 AAT qualification or a similar level of experience/training.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade C/4)
* Maths (grade C/4)
Other in:
* Finance (grade Level 2)
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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Flexible and adaptable
* Strong communication skills
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Confident working in a team
* Self-motivated
* Innovative and pro-active
Other requirements
Company Benefits: 20 days annual leave + Bank Holidays. Additional annual leave - linked to length of service. Auto enrol pension – Enhanced company input. Company Induction & Inhouse learning and development sessions. Training Skills matrix linked to learning and development activities and pay. Opportunities for internal progression. PPE provided where appropriate. Free parking available on Industrial Estate Opportunities to input into taste test panels held onsite. Staff room facilities (including free tea/coffee). Please note, due to the location of the business it is recommended that you have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.