Finance Assistant Apprentice

Introduction

The Finance Assistant Apprentice will support the Team with the day-to-day administration of the finance function, learning key accounting and financial administration skills. You will develop practical experience in finance, bookkeeping, customer service and administration, providing an excellent foundation for a future career in finance.

About the Employer

Chrysalis Associates is a centre of excellence in the assessment and treatment of developmental trauma and attachment difficulties. We are passionate about maintaining a high level of knowledge and expertise within our staff team to enable us to provide dynamic and effective service to our clients.

At the heart of our company are the people who work in it. We care for and value our team enabling them to grow and develop professionally and personally. We provide high levels of supervision and training and actively promote a healthy work – life balance.

Chrysalis Associates’ integrity underpins its principles in the provision of a reliable service that interacts with clients and professionals in a sincere and genuine way. We provide a transparent and evidence-based service thereby providing accountability for our service users and to our commissioners.

What You'll Do

Working under supervision, you will learn to:

• Process purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with supplier payments and reconcile supplier statements.
• Support the processing of sales invoices.
• Help maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with bank reconciliations.
• Prepare information for monthly financial reporting.
• Process expense claims.
• Maintain electronic filing systems.
• Respond professionally to finance-related enquiries from colleagues and suppliers.
• Assist with credit control activities where appropriate.
• Support month-end finance processes.
• Ensure financial information is handled confidentially and securely.
• Use accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Carry out general administrative duties to support the Team.
• Participate fully in apprenticeship learning and complete all required coursework.

Training Outcome

Progression through the levels of AAT qualifications

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
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

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

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE