Finance Apprentice

Introduction

You will provide additional capacity and support to the Finance Team while developing practical finance skills through a finance-related apprenticeship. The role supports accurate and timely finance administration, with a particular focus on accounts receivable, customer portal invoicing and account reconciliations.

About the Employer

For over 25 years, Martek Marine has delivered disruptive technology that keeps crews safe, optimises vessel performance, and supports sustainable operations for the marine and oil and gas industries. Serving as a trusted partner to the world’s leading maritime companies and high-integrity industries, our team provides expertise and support that goes far beyond simple equipment supply. 

What You'll Do

• Support the timely and accurate processing of accounts receivable, including the preparation and submission of sales invoices through customer portals where required
• Help maintain accurate customer and supplier account records by completing routine reconciliations, investigating variances and escalating queries promptly
• Support credit control and cash collection activity by monitoring customer accounts, following agreed finance processes and helping resolve billing or payment queries
• Assist with supplier account administration, including supplier statement reconciliations and coordination with Procurement and other teams to resolve missing or disputed information
• Assist with customer account administration, including customer statement reconciliations and coordination with sales
• Processing of sales credits and reinvoices in coordination with customer service
• Contribute to accurate and organised finance records by filing, updating trackers, processing routine transactions and supporting month-end deadlines as directed
• Develop finance knowledge through the apprenticeship programme, applying college learning in the workplace and taking ownership of personal development
• Work collaboratively with the Finance Team and wider business, maintaining confidentiality, good communication and compliance with Martek policies, procedures and HSEQ standards

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Training Outcome

Possible progression opportunities. 

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Days and hours to be discussed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: BARNSLEY COLLEGE