Apprentice Accounts Asstistant

Introduction

We are looking for an Apprentice Accounts Assistant to join the IMRO Finance team at Southend Airport. You will be trained in accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end processes and financial administration to help maintain accurate financial records while building positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About the Employer

Inflite MRO Services Ltd is part of the Inflite Group. Established in 1983, Our workshops are considered to be one of the largest privately owned European MRO component support providers. We offer direct Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul services across a diverse range of equipment and aircraft types.

What You'll Do

Accounts Receivable:

• Update and maintain customer master data in accordance with the customer and supplier data policy
• Chase overdue balances and payments in line with the credit control escalation process
• Provide the Finance Manager with a review of aged debt in preparation for month-end and discuss any ongoing issues
• Ensure customer invoices are processed in line with month-end procedures and deadlines
• Allocate customer receipts accurately on a daily basis

Accounts Payable:

• Update and maintain supplier master data in accordance with the customer and supplier data policy
• Verify invoice accuracy
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts
• Process invoices in the finance system
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Ensure timely payments are made in line with supplier terms and internal payment schedules
• Ensure remittance advices are sent following payment
• Submit supplier payment run details to the Finance Manager for approval and set up payments on the bank in line with supplier payment timings
• Ensure supplier invoices are processed in line with month-end procedures and deadlines

Other accounting duties:

• Process ad hoc payments when required, keeping these to a minimum
• Reconcile the cashbook to the bank statement as part of the month-end process
• Assist the Finance Manager with the month-end process and closure
• Assist the Finance Manager with year-end and audit requirements

Training Outcome

Becoming trained in all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end processes and day to day financial administration to help maintain accurate financial records with developed positive working relationships with colleagues, customers, suppliers and other external stakeholders.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Team working
• Initiative
• Interest in Finance
• Interpersonal skills

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - 4/C or above

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 08:00 - 16:30

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED