Introduction

The Apprentice Accounts Assistant will support the finance team while working towards AAT Level 2.

The apprentice will gain experience across Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Credit Control, Cash Book, Credit Cards, Expenses and project accounting.

Staff will provide training, with responsibilities increasing as skills develop.

About the Employer

Founded over 20 years ago, Lawtech have become a leading principal contractor specialising in cladding remediation. We deliver high-quality, compliant, multi-million-pound cladding repatriations & regeneration contracts throughout Great Britain.
The Company is committed to identifying and eliminating unlawful discriminatory practices, procedures, and attitudes throughout the Company. The Company expects employees to support this commitment and to assist in its realisation in all possible ways.
Specifically, the Company aims to ensure that no employee or candidate is subject to unlawful discrimination, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of gender, race (including colour, nationality or ethnic origin), disability, sexual orientation, marital status, part-time status, age, religion or belief. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment.

What You'll Do

Monitor the GRN inbox and ensure supplier delivery notes are appropriately attached to purchase orders within Sage
Assist with monitoring the Accounts inbox and processing allocated supplier invoices
Check supplier invoices against purchase orders to ensure invoice details are accurate and appropriately supported
Assist with following up outstanding purchase orders and liaising with relevant departments where goods or services have not been confirmed as received
Process supplier invoices on Sage, ensuring appropriate nominal codes and descriptions are applied
Ensure invoice descriptions clearly identify the relevant period, goods / services and individual or department concerned
Ensure supporting documentation is scanned and attached to invoices where required
Liaise with site teams, the Commercial Team and other Head
Office departments to obtain information required to process invoices accurately and promptly
Assist with identifying invoice discrepancies and escalating issues to -the appropriate member of the Accounts Team
Assist with communicating with suppliers regarding invoice queries and discrepancies
Maintain accurate records of outstanding invoice queries and assist with progressing these to resolution
Assist with resolving discrepancies through the receipt of credit notes or supporting information from suppliers
Assist with monthly supplier statement reconciliations and request copies of missing invoices where required
Assist with reviewing and updating Purchase Ledger analysis codes within Sage
Assist with downloading PCSA CVRs from SharePoint to the V: drive
Assist with the monthly roll-forward of PCSA CVRs following completion of the project profit review and management accounts
Upload completed PCSA CVRs to SharePoint for the Commercial Team to update
Assist with responding to queries from the Commercial Team, escalating where appropriate to the Commercial Accounts
Assistant or Accounts Department Manager
Develop an understanding of how project costs, income and profitability are monitored within a construction environment
Assist with the weekly review of credit card spreadsheets to ensure purchase orders have been raised and supporting receipts are available
Follow up with credit card users regarding outstanding receipts or documentation
Assist with obtaining or raising required order numbers in accordance with company procedures
Escalate any outstanding issues or concerns to the Accounts Department Manager
Assist with matching credit card receipts to statements and posting transactions to the appropriate credit card ledger account

Training Outcome

Possible progression within the business and onto further apprenticeship programmes.

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: 9.00am - 5.30pm Monday - Friday.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: APPRENTICE TEAM LTD

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