Would you like to be part of an ambitions organisation truly looking to make a difference to the sector? We’re looking for an Apprentice Finance Partner to join our growing team!
- £19,963 per annum + bonus.
- Additional benefits include – Private Health Insurance, generous annual leave allowance and hybrid working arrangements.
We’re seeking a motivated and detail-driven Finance Assistant to join our finance team. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial operations, reporting, and analysis while pursuing your professional development in the finance sector. As a Finance Assistant, you will support the team in various financial tasks, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of our financial processes.
You’ll report to our Finance Director and will:
- Support the finance team in daily administrative operations, including (but not limited to) accounts payable and receivable.
- Assist SEC team to resolve administrative and other queries related to the work of the department.
- Develop and maintain administrative and office systems, databases and spreadsheets, as required (e.g. levy monitoring, aged debt monitoring etc.).
- Intercept and screen telephone calls, emails and written correspondence, dealing with, or redirecting enquiries to the appropriate personnel.
- Assist in, and in some cases lead on the implementation of continuous improvement of business and administrative processes relevant to the working area.
- Provide project support to the team and lead on administrative projects as required.
- Help maintain and update financial records using accounting software and spreadsheets.
- Participate in the analysis of financial data to identify trends and variances.
- Support the team in audit preparations and compliance checks.
- Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary financial information.
- Engage in learning and development opportunities to enhance your finance skills and knowledge.
What you’ll need –
- To be currently pursuing or looking to pursue a qualification in Finance or Accounting.
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to use a variety of software packages to produce correspondence and documents, and maintain presentations, spreadsheets and databases. Knowledge of accounting software ‘Xero’ is a plus.
- Ability to develop formulas for moderately sophisticated spreadsheets.
- Excellent written/oral communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to interpret and apply policies and procedures, to resolve problems, and to present a professional approach to all customers and stakeholders.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
This role will mainly be based in our office in Sittingbourne in Kent, and we offer a hybrid working arrangement – we’ll ask, as a minimum, that you spend two working days per week in the office.
Learn more about the role and how to apply here: Finance Apprentice – South East Consortium
To find out more, please contact:
- Kelly Brace, Finance Director – 07310 011835
