Finance and Accounting Assistant - Apprentice - AAT Level 2

Morson Talent; Salford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

Finance and Accounting Assistant - Apprentice - AAT Level 2

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our finance team in Salford on an AAT Level 2 Apprenticeship. This role involves providing key support to both a fast-paced Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable team, covering tasks such as billing, cash processing, purchase ledger processing, and variance analysis support across multiple group entities within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable

• Comparing purchase ledger invoice details to a purchase order schedule.
• Identifying variances and referring them to the appropriate person for investigation and resolution.
• Coding and processing purchase ledger invoices.

Cash Collection

• Reconciling cash received and ensuring prompt posting and accurate allocation across multi-currency accounts.
• Monitoring trends and providing reporting on unallocated cash position.
• Monitoring daily cash received to ensure accurate information is available for reporting purposes.
• Processing self-billing invoices to tight timescales with attention to detail.
• Preparing and reconciling applications for payment.
• Ensuring all relevant invoices are raised on client partner portals in a timely and accurate manner.
• Processing Intercompany and other recharges.
• Processing credit notes per the Group policy.

Account Management

• Providing a high level of professional service to clients in all interactions.
• Providing statements to clients on a monthly basis.

Essential qualifications for AAT Level 2:

GCSE or equivalent in:

• Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)

A Level or equivalent in:

• Any (grade A-C)

Skills:

• Strong all-round Microsoft Office experience, including basic level Excel skills.
• High degree of organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and produce high-quality results within tight deadlines.
• Accuracy and attention to detail with a proactive attitude.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to form relationships with stakeholders and ensure process management.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Process-driven and able to identify improvements and opportunities.
• Open-minded to flexible ways of working and able to adapt to new processes and procedures.
• Excellent team player with a flexible, proactive, and committed approach.

What we offer:

• Health and wellbeing programmes:
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Free confidential mental health support and counselling services.
• Access to wellbeing apps.
• Free parking onsite.
• Award-winning culture.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting and Accounting