Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Processing and aligning purchase invoices and delivery notes Entering financial information on to Playfords accounts software packages including Sage Accounts software Dealing with supplier invoice queries and processing credit notes Maintaining customer accounts on accounts software and ensuring customer accounts are kept up to date Preparing sales invoices from requests received from managers Assisting with the management of the accounts inbox on a daily basis and ensuring that all queries are dealt with in a timely and efficient manner Honour confidentiality of employees’ pay records and comply with requirements of the GDPR regulations Assisting with Purchase & Sales Ledger maintenance Assist with maintaining customer accounts on accounts software, processing sales applications & certificates as and when required Processing purchase invoices and reconciling supplier statements Receiving purchase orders and invoices and matching to delivery notes Assisting with the reconciliation of supplier invoices for management team member sign off General accounts function filing duties Have a commitment to achieving agreed training qualifications (AAT accreditation via third party training provider college day release) within agreed timescales set by Playfords Responsible for taking reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other people who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and the companies ISO:45001 Standard Responsible for ensuring that waste is disposed of correctly in accordance with companies Environmental ISO:14001 Standard. Adhere to Playfords Quality Processes and Procedures in accordance with the companies Quality ISO:9001 Standard Implement and act in accordance with the company Information security procedures. Protect assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference Report security events or potential events or other security risks to the organisation Any other accounts or payroll duties as required by the Company Directors

Training:
The applicant will train under First Intuition Cambridge for their level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification They will be expected to attend regular in-centre tuition courses throughout a 12 - 14-month period which will help develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours in accountancy-related practices. First Intuition Cambridge Ltd has Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich, Peterborough and Milton Keynes centres

Training Outcome:
Progression to Accounts Assistant upon completion of AAT Level 3 qualification Opportunity to undertake AAT Level 4 qualification

Employer Description:

Playfords are an established and respected Electrical and Mechanical Contractor. Recently completed 100 Years of Trading. Based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, with a regional office in London. Currently employing 64 members of staff.

Working Hours :
The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm with an hour for lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Time management