Swarm Training is working with Alliance Shipping Group to help search for a Level 2 Accounts Assistant Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual interested in starting a career in accounting and learning from experienced professionals.
About Alliance Shipping Group
Alliance Shipping Group offers a variety of shipping services, including general and international freight, along with Global Shipping solutions such as credit presentation, online tracking, and consultation. Founded in 1975 by GS Waller in East London, the Alliance Group has seen significant growth and works with a global network of reliable sea and airfreight agencies, supported by a diverse client base in export and import.
Responsibilities and Duties
* Processing invoices and maintaining invoice documentation
* Examining data to identify transactional issues such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices
* Accurately posting invoices to the system
* Learning UK and USA company processes
* Learning/knowing about currencies and rates of exchange
* Liaising with operations on invoice approvals and costings
* Assisting with purchase ledgers
* Responding to queries from suppliers via email or telephone with high-quality customer service
Working Week
Core working hours will be 35 hours per week from 8:45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. This role is office-based.
Benefits
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Team social events
* After successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be a full-time position available for the right candidate
* Supportive team environment
* Sick pay after 1 year of continuous service
* Salary may increase at intervals of 6, 12 and 18 months based on performance reviews
Qualities and Requirements
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths
* Full UK driver’s licence or reliable transport
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Able to use Microsoft Office systems
* Uses own initiative and is self-motivated
* Interest in Finance and Accounting
* Hardworking and eager to learn
Training Information
Training will be with us – Swarm Training, a national provider of apprenticeships throughout the UK. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant qualification, this apprenticeship will take 12 - 18 months to complete with assessments.
The apprentice is required to complete a minimum of 6 hours per week during working hours, working towards achieving the qualification. A tutor will conduct training sessions once a month, where the apprentice will be allocated tasks to be completed during working hours.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: £15,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Accounts Assistant Apprentice