Owns their part in managing the purchase ledger, processing purchase invoices and credit notes and identifying and resolving discrepancies, with assistance from Purchasing Department / senior colleagues as required. Reconciles supplier statements, contacting suppliers for any missing invoices. Reconciles credit card statements. Updates departmental spreadsheets to analyse data, assessing the reasonableness of given figures within a particular context, requesting support from senior colleagues as required, distributing data to internal stakeholders as required. Prepares and demonstrates understanding of financial documents. Uses and demonstrates understanding of basic bookkeeping terminology. Demonstrates understanding of the dual effect of transactions. Maintains confidentiality and understands the importance of sharing information with authorized personnel only. Knows when and how to report unethical behaviour, incl. money laundering and fraud. Knows and adheres to all health and safety guidelines and quality procedures, using ISO forms effectively as required. Produces reports for overdue customer accounts, making collection calls and suspending deliveries when appropriate, consulting with customers to resolve invoicing queries, and providing invoices and statements of account when requested., You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a synoptic assessment and interview with supporting portfolio. Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off the job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action. If you're new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department this level is ideal for you. You don't need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn. You'll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills. You must successfully complete the following: Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK) Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC), GCSE's grades 9/A

• - 4/C including Maths and English.
Skills required Capable of using multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organization / job role. Prospects Full time role available on successful completion of Apprenticeship. Qualification / Standard : ST0608 Accounts or finance assistant Duration 15 months