Summary
The role of Finance Assistant will support the operation of the finance department, and will be during a period of maternity cover. The successful candidate will be required to work flexibly as part of a small but very busy finance team, supporting the Finance Manager and Head of Finance.
Wage
£14,526.20 a year
National Living Wage will be contracted during the period prior to starting the apprenticeship, then change to the National Apprenticeship Wage whilst undergoing the qualification.
Training course
Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 April
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
Tasks will include – but may not be limited to:
Assisting the Finance team with:
* Coding of supplier invoices, including chasing up and resolving any queries.
* Posting of invoices to Sage Accounts (as necessary).
* Assist with credit control, including sending reminder letters and emails chasing for payment.
* Assist with cash and bank reconciliations.
* Assist with year-end audit file preparation.
* Preparation of weekly payment runs.
* Maintain sales and purchase ledgers.
* Assist company and departmental filing, including (but not limited to) setting up and maintaining files for projects, grants, financial agreements, setting up and maintaining general office filing systems, paper and digital.
* Sales invoice production using building management software.
* Companywide credit card reconciliations.
* Commercial Till Takings.
* Assist the Finance Manager with monthly management accounts.
* Liaise with other departments as necessary to provide costings for bar/café/conferencing/banqueting menus.
Additionally, the successful applicant may be required to assist the Head of Finance and Finance Manager with working projects and in preparing various analyses and nominal ledger work.
Where you’ll work
15
Paternoster Row
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S1 2BX
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
FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED
Your training course
Professional accounting or taxation technician (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
Your training plan
The succesful applicant will train with First Intuition Leeds Limited.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 or above (C or above))
* Maths (grade 5 or above (C or above))
* x 5 GCSEs (grade 4 or above (C or above))
Other in:
* Level 3 (grade Pass or above)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
* Maths (grade 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
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Proactive
* Motivated
* Microsoft Office skills
* Excel skills
* Interest in film and media
* Time management skills
* Able to work to deadlines
* A questioning nature
Other requirements
This training position will be during a period of maternity cover. There will be no guarantee of permanent employment but if the position became available permanently the apprentice, if successful in their AAT 4 qualification, would be considered for the post.