Are you ready to start your career within the finance industry with a passionate and dedicated company? PETA Ltd are proud to be working with Runfold Plastics to recruit and train a new Finance Administrator Apprentice to support the team.
The Finance Administrator Apprentice will have a varied role within the organisation, gaining an insight into business operations. Duties will include attending management meetings, produce and publish performance and produce a monthly management report.
Training to be provided:
Level 3 Accountant Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 18-month apprenticeship which includes 1 day per week at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.
Please note, to be considered for this opportunity you must already have the AAT Level 2 qualification.
About the role:
As a Finance Administrator Apprentice you will be supporting the management team with recording, reporting and setting out financial information of all financial transactions, prepare annual accounts and manage submissions for relevant bodies as required by the company and law.
- Maintain the accounting records & prepare annual accounts for accountants using Sage software
- Prepare and maintain all aspects of the Sales ledger including invoicing, statements, receipts & credit control
- Prepare and maintain all aspects of the Purchase ledger including allocating, coding, authorising and posting purchase invoices, agreeing statements and payment of suppliers in a timely fashion
- Resolve queries and disputes in a quick and efficient manner
- Produce basic monthly management accounts and prepare annual budget
- Prepare VAT returns and quarterly EEC sales lists
- Perform the weekly and monthly payroll function including submissions to HMRC
- Prepare, record and pay any additional requirements such as Companies House, CSA or Deductions as may be necessary as part of the accounting or payroll function
- Carry out bank reconciliation and assist with cash flow forecasts
- Liaise with banking batters, accountants and other professionals as required
- Assist with the maintenance of personnel files, including holiday, pension and sick records
- Assist with the analysis of operating and manufacturing costs
- Assist with answering of telephones and field calls to the rest of the company
- Assist with administrative and statutory tasks as required by manufacturing SME
What are the career prospects at Runfold Plastics?
There is the possibility for the suitable and successful candidate to move into a full-time role upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Essential Skills:
It is essential that the Accounts Assistant Apprentice has the following skills and personal qualities:
- GCSE’s in Maths and English grade 4/C or above
- Basic knowledge of IT systems
- A structured and organised approach to managing workload
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail