Finance Administrator
Resolve
Gunwharf Quays
£12,000 - £18,000 (dependant on experience), Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, 8am-4pm on Friday
This apprenticeship will start in September, employment will commence beforehand
Bringing people to the forefront process of equipment hire, we are here to deliver best-fit solutions to meet our clients project's exact requirements, saving time, money and managing expectations along the way. After starting up in 2021, we have recently moved into our newly fitted out office in Gunwharf Quays, with huge expansion plans.
We are delighted to be hiring for a Finance Administrator to join our Finance Team. We are a success-driven company with exciting times ahead. Our first two years have seen incredible growth and we’re in need of a Finance Administrator to help manage the increasing workload.
- You will report directly to the Finance Assistant, helping across sales ledger and purchase ledger.
- Assist in the audit process by providing information and data as requested
- Complete administrative tasks, such as filling out paperwork and filing records
- Create organised records and files for tax preparation
- Prepare regular financial reports and present them to the Directors
- Supplier invoice processing using Xero
- Support the Purchase Ledger Administrator with invoice reconciliation and queries
- Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements against our database
- Supplier liaison and organisation (requesting copy documents, checking account status, credit limits, payment terms)
- Support the Finance Assistant with sales ledger tasks such as credit control, monthly sales invoicing
- Assist to create and adhere to budgets for specific departments, projects, and business needs
- Ordering and maintaining office supplies
- General administration duties as directed by management
Skills
- Good written and spoken communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Good multi-tasking skills
- Microsoft Office
Desirable but not essential: Previous office/admin experience
Personal qualities
- Keen to progress
- Good work ethic
- Confidence in dealing with people at all levels
- Able to proficiently work alone and in a team
- Organised
Qualifications
GCSE 9-4/A*-C in English and maths or Functional Skills Level 2 in both, proof of certificates is required
Due to the demands of the role, applications with less than the required grades will not be considered. Equally, applications received without stating GCSE maths and English/Functional Skills/equivalent results will not be considered.
If you hold a Level 2 AAT Certificate or verifiable knowledge, a discussion can be had about moving straight onto the Level 3 apprenticeship.
Course breakdown
The apprenticeship will need you to attend classes at college one day a week for the length of a full college day, which you need to commit to. Time spent training will come under the working hours per week. It is a Government requirement for you to spend a minimum of six hours a week off-the-job – off the job can consist of college attendance,coursework, project related work, employer training, mentoring and coaching.
Apprentices are independently assessed at the end of their programme to achieve the Assistant Accountant apprenticeship at a Pass or Distinction grade.
- Synoptic Test (3 hours on a College PC – 40%) Covering: IT Systems/Processes, Standards, Reporting, Analysis, Comms, Problem Solving, Quality and Accountability within a Financial Accounting Environment.
- A portfolio and reflective discussion (60%) showing evidence of knowledge, skills and behaviours while within the workplace had met required standards.
- Standard Level 2 AAT Exams after each individual unit.
Future prospects
As a growing company we are keen to bring on board ambitious employees who are willing to grow and progress within the company. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, and subject to progress as an employee, we would like to offer you a full time job.
Things to keep in mind
- 1-2-1 training and support
- 28 days holiday - increasing with years of service
- Holiday buy-back scheme
- Free on-site parking at Gunwharf Quays
- Paid-for holidays, team socials and days out
- Access to Gunwharf Discount in shops, bars and restaurant
- Pension, where eligible