Apprentice Accounts / Finance Assistant

Introduction

Lewis Business Recovery and Insolvency are looking to recruit a bright and enthusiastic apprentice who is willing to learn in providing an excellent service in a professional office environment whilst undertaking the AAT Level 2 Accounts Assistant qualification.

About the Employer

Lewis Business Recovery and Insolvency is an independent, friendly
and professional practice that adds value to directors, lenders,
creditors, stakeholders, accountants and other advisers by delivering
proactive and pragmatic solutions to businesses and individuals

experiencing financial difficulty.

The firm’s ethos is to identify the most appropriate outcome for all
parties, promoting business continuity and preserving employment
wherever possible, while consistently providing a high standard of

service at a reasonable cost.

What You'll Do

• Reception duties to include answering and fielding calls and taking messages 
• Greeting visitors & providing refreshments
• Ensuring office areas are kept clean & tidy
• Opening & distributing mail
• Franking outgoing mail & keeping post area tidy
• Practical administration tasks such as filing, posting, delivery, scanning, shredding & photocopying
• Monitoring all office supply levels and ordering in stationery as required
• Support case administrators, managers and directors in carrying out specific case-related tasks
• Assisting the cashier with client account postings and bank reconciliations
• Preparing accurate books and records inventories, and taking responsibility for the safeguard, removal and storage of such from company premises
• Data entry of case documents as required
• Complete appropriate banking and cheque request forms in order to ensure that client estate monies are handled and dealt with correctly
• Adhere to statutory compliance and current legislation, best practice and procedures under supervision
• Attendance on site at clients as and when required
• Prepare and maintain Excel spreadsheets, and provide analysis of data

Training Outcome

It is anticipated that a permanent vacancy will be available at the end of the apprenticeship, with real prospects of career progression and professional exam support.

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

• Essential - GCSE - English - A* - C / 9 - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - A* - C / 9 - 4

Course Information

Course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: APPRENTICE TEAM LTD