Accounts or Finance Assistant L2 Apprenticeship

Ideally suited to someone with an acute attention for detail and a propensity for numbers, the successful applicant will support the finance team and report directly to the Finance Director and conduct a wide variety of administrative and bookkeeping tasks.

Key Responsibilities include:

Invoicing: Assisting with processing sales and purchase invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely dispatch/payment Payment management: Assisting with both incoming and outgoing payments Reconciliations: Assisting with reconciling bank and credit card statements Financial Reporting: Assisting with the preparation of financial reports Data Entry: Accurately inputting financial data into accounting systems and maintaining accurate records Record Keeping: Maintaining organized financial records, including invoices, receipts, and other supporting documentation Administrative support: Providing general administrative support to the finance team, including answering phones, managing mail, and filing documents Communication: Communicating with internal teams and external parties (e.g., suppliers, customers) regarding financial matters Adherence to Procedures: Ensuring compliance with company accounting policies and procedures

Training:
Accounts or Finance Assistant L2 Apprenticeship On the job mentoring with experienced colleagues

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship there may be a possibility of a permanent position with further training opportunities considered for the right person

Employer Description:
SMR Solicitors operates from four offices across West Sussex covering conveyancing, wills and probate and family matters. Tracing their roots to around 1730, they are the oldest solicitors' firm in Chichester and are proud to say that many of our clients come from families who have used them for generations.

Working Hours :
35 hours per week– Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm with one hour for lunch between 1- 2pm and one day at college in Chichester

Skills:
Strong aptitude for numbers,Attention to Detail,Organizational Skills,Communication Skills,Computer Literacy,Using accounting software,Problem-Solving,Teamwork,Collaborative,Self-motivate,Reliable,Punctual,Good work ethic,Personable,Friendly,Hard-working,Flexible,Adaptable