Accountants Assistant Apprentice with The Alchemist Bar & Restaurant Ltd
Weekly Hours Worked: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week. Hybrid working
Short Description:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Team based at our Head Office in Handforth, Cheshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in finance while gaining a recognised accounting qualification through an apprenticeship programme. You will work alongside experienced finance professionals, gaining hands-on experience across multiple areas of the finance function.
Full Description:
As an Apprentice Accounts Assistant, you will gain exposure to all aspects of a busy finance function, working closely with experienced finance professionals who will support your development. You will learn how a finance team operates within a national hospitality business and develop valuable skills that will provide a strong foundation for a long-term career in finance.
Alongside your day-to-day role, you will receive fully funded study support towards a recognised accounting qualification, providing the opportunity to gain both practical experience and professional accreditation.
This position is ideal for someone who is organised, curious, enjoys working with numbers and is looking to develop a successful career within finance.
Duties:
- Processing supplier invoices and payments
- Assisting with financial administration
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Supporting month-end reporting processes
- Responding to finance queries from venue and support teams
- Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Ensuring invoices are coded correctly and authorised in line with company procedures.
- Responding to supplier queries and maintaining positive relationships with vendors.
- Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
Future Prospects:
As an Apprentice Accounts Assistant, you will receive fully funded study support towards a recognised accounting qualification, alongside practical experience within a fast-paced finance team. Over time, you will gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities including management accounts, commercial finance, payroll, financial reporting and business analysis.
Training Provided:
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Skills Required:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is advantageous but not essential
Personal Qualities:
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good numeracy and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
Qualifications Required:
GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 or above) or equivalent
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Pay: £16,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- How would you rate your Microsoft Excel skills, and what have you used Excel for previously?
- Why are you interested in this finance position?
Work Location: In person
