Accounts Apprentice
MESSRS JENNINGS & BARRETT, North Southwark, Southwark
Accounts Apprentice
£16,640 a year
MESSRS JENNINGS & BARRETT, North Southwark, Southwark
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted today, 27 Aug | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: 09-10-2026 (In 43 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: North Southwark, Southwark
Full Job Description
Introduction
Main Purpose of job: Processing supplier invoices and assisting with accounts admin
About the Employer
Established in 1910, Jennings & Barrett is a leading independent property services company providing block management, lettings, sales services across London and the South East. We combine traditional values with modern technology to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to creating a supportive, flexible, and rewarding workplace where employees can develop and grow their careers.
The Accounts Apprentice role will be solely focused on block management side of the business.
What You'll Do
- Responsible for processing supplier invoices:
- Checking accounts inbox daily and posting supplier invoices to the system
- Communicating with suppliers re various matters
- Arranging supplier refunds when needed
- Liaising with suppliers and colleagues ensuring Purchase
- Ledger is accurate and up to date
- Keeping the system up to date
- Processing cheques – recording to the system and preparing for banking
- Answering accounts department calls
- Assisting accounts team and Accounts Manager when required in order to help achieving teams’ deadlines and goals
- Contribute to the team effort
- Liaising with staff, Managers and external customers/clients to ensure the above tasks are completed effectively
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Training Outcome
To be discussed upon completion on the apprenticeship
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - Maths and English - Grades 4-9 (A*- C)
Course Information
Course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Legal, finance and accounting
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Training Provider: LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES
This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.