Finance Apprentice

Introduction

We are looking for a level 2 or level 3 apprentice to support the Finance team in the day-to-day processing of financial transactions while completing an Accounts Assistant apprenticeship qualification. The role provides practical experience across accounts administration, accounts receivables, accounts payables and month-end activities.

About the Employer

HG&Co Ltd. is a forward-looking, independent, and established family-owned business, with our manufacturing warehouse based in Witham, Essex. The business consists of two divisions covering the packing and distribution of alcohol for business-to-business sectors, including pharmaceutical and flavour and fragrances sectors, and the bottling of both our own spirits brands and those of third parties. 

Working with global organisations through to smaller independents, both in the UK and internationally, we have gained a reputation as experts in our industries through our extensive experience and knowledge. Significant investment in recent years has enabled us to build on our values, products, and customer service and achieve sustained growth across our divisions.

Our ethos has always centred around continuous, long-term improvement, and we are proud to be both B Corp and EcoVadis certified, meeting the highest standards of social and environmental performance.

We are committed to building a culturally diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation, and encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

We are currently seeking a Finance assistant.

Based full time at our site, this is a very exciting time to join a collaborative and agile company with opportunities to develop within your role and directly contribute to a dynamic business.

What You'll Do

• Monitor customer accounts and identify overdue invoices
• Contact customers in a structured manner to inform them of the balance due
• Send payment reminders and statements
• Maintain accurate records of collection activities and customer communications
• Allocate incoming payments to customer account
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Track and respond to customer queries relating to invoices and payments
• Escalate unresolved or high-risk debt issues to senior credit controllers or management
• Assist in preparing aged debt reports
• Update customer account information in the finance system
• Help assess customer credit limits and maintain credit records
• Take customer credit cards payments
• Assist with processing purchase invoices and expenses
• Data cleanse in the finance system

Training Outcome

Full-time progression with the opportunity to progress to a higher level.

Skills Required

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Learning Agility
• Ownership
• Reliability
• Accuracy skills

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - 5 / 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 8:30 - 17:00 with 30 min lunchbreak.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED