Finance Assistant Apprentice – Morro Partnerships

Summary

As a Finance Assistant apprentice, you will support the Accounts Payable team, assisting with processing and finance administration tasks under the guidance of experienced colleagues. You will study towards the Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant apprenticeship standard, combining practical experience with structured training and study.

 

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

 

What you'll do at work

• Process purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner


• Assist overall with accounts payable duties including chasing missing invoices


• Support in maintenance of accurate financial records


• Reconcile supplier statements and other transactional data


• Identify and rectify basic errors in financial and accounting data, escalating more complex issues to senior members of the team


• Respond to routine finance queries from colleagues and suppliers by phone, email and in person


• Maintain confidentiality and follow data protection and cyber security best practice when handling financial information


• Use the team's accounting software and systems accurately and efficiently


• Support general finance administration, filing and record-keeping


• Attend all required apprenticeship training, complete coursework and build a portfolio of evidence towards the End-Point Assessment

 

Where you'll work

Jessup House, Station Court, Girton Road, Cannock, WS11 0EJ

 

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

 

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Record transactional data


• Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices


• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary


• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks


• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.


• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.


• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.


• Record transactional data.


• Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.


• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.


• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.


• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.


• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.


• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

 

Training schedule

Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2.

Your programme will be delivered in centre at our Walsall Training Centre, with the following structure:

• Candidates will be required to attend PTP’s Walsall Training Centre fortnightly


• During these sessions, new topics will be taught by your tutor


• Between sessions, you’ll complete self-study tasks spread throughout the week


• You will have regular meetings with your tutor on 1-2-1 basis every 6-8 weeks

 

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4 or above)


• Mathematics (grade C/4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

 

Skills

• IT skills


• Attention to detail


• Organisation skills


• Problem solving skills


• Administrative skills


• Number skills


• Analytical skills


• Logical

 

Other requirements

May include travel to East Mids office in Leicester and travel to site.

• A genuine interest in a career in finance or accounting


• Good numeracy and basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Excel)


• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work


• Good communication skills, both written and verbal


• A willingness to commit to studying towards the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting alongside the role


• No previous finance experience required - full training and support will be provided

 

About this employer

Morro Partnerships is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Accounts Team as a Finance Assistant apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone starting out in their finance career to gain hands-on, real-world experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

https://morropartnerships.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

 

Company benefits

Pension scheme once probation has been completed
Electric car scheme
Additional holiday purchases up to 5 days
One paid volunteering day