Finance Apprentice

Bookkeeping: Assist in the processing and entering of all incoming and outgoing invoices into the accounting software and allocating to open projects Credit Control: Sending statements to customers and chasing debtors when required Petty cash management: Ensuring receipts reconcile, and complete monthly tracking Expenses claims: Processing & reconciling company credit card expenses Order processing: Liaising with the production team to raise and track customer and supplier orders through the MRP software Liaising with freight agents to arrange the import and export of goods internationally Assist in the management of the MRP system through the processing of production route cards and stock management Supporting the finance team with producing monthly and quarterly financial reporting Administrative Support: Providing general administrative support to the accounting department, such as filing, data entry, and scanning

Training:

The Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard includes 6 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process.

The knowledge units will be delivered at the EMA training hub in Derby, Leicester or Nottingham (depending on the apprentices’ location) through day release.

AAT Modules are as follows:

Introduction to Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit) Principles of Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit) Management Accounting Techniques

Financial Accounting:

Preparing Financial Statements Business Awareness Tax Processes for Business

Training Outcome:

Opportunity for a full-time position within the team upon completion of the apprenticeship programme.

Employer Description:
About EPS (UK) Ltd was founded by Brian Mckean (Snr) in 1985 as Brian Mckean Associates and changed it's name to EPS (UK) Ltd in 2007. For 35 years we have supported switchgear manufacturers, DNO's, and rail networks on complex projects around the world. Operating from a 12,000ft manufacturing facilility in the UK we design, manufacture, and assemble magnetic actuators, circuit breakers, switchboards, and 25kV containerised substations for prestigious clients on innovative and bespoke projects. As the global patent holder for the Mag-Latch bi-stable magnetic actuator we have supported internationally renowned switchgear manufacturers like ABB in their development of the FSKII+ single pole circuit breaker (used extensively on the UK rail network), the ABB VM1 breaker used on UK MOD vessels, and the actuator is used at the KEMA High Power test laboratory No 6 in Arnhem, Netherlands. EPS (UK) is proud to have assisted clients in their development of some of the most reliable medium voltage circuit breakers in the industry, increasing their reliability and performance with our maintainance-free actuator. Brian Mckean founded Switchgear Substation Alliance (SSA) in 2015 to deliver the CP5 framework to design, assemble, and deliver 25kV traction substations for the North-West Electrification Project in the UK. EPS (UK) are proponents of SF6-free switchgear and are proud to have designed Containerised Air Insulated Switchgear solution used for rail electrification in the UK.

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday, between 7:30am to 4:30pm. Friday, 7:30am to 11:30am.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience