Department: Finance
Reports to: Finance Director
Summary
1st Technologies supplies refurbished IT hardware to customers in around 80 countries each year. We are looking for a finance apprentice to join our team and study towards AAT Level 2.
During the apprenticeship you will gain hands on experience across a finance team, covering accounts payable, credit control, payments, bank reconciliations, VAT and month end reporting. Working in a small, collaborative team, you will be given your own responsibilities early on. You will begin in purchase ledger and credit control, and as we sell internationally, you will also work with foreign currency, import duty and cross border VAT.
Duties
Purchase Ledger
- Accurately process supplier invoices and credit notes onto the finance system, matching to purchase orders and delivery notes where applicable.
- Resolve invoice queries and discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders, escalating where necessary.
- Maintain accurate supplier records, including bank details and contact information, in line with company controls.
- Support supplier statement reconciliations and month-end purchase ledger close activities.
- Credit Control
- Assist with chasing outstanding customer payments by email and telephone in line with agreed credit terms.
- Allocate customer receipts to the sales ledger and assist with the production of aged debtor reports.
- Issue customer statements and copy invoices on request and help maintain accurate customer account information.
- Flag overdue accounts and potential risks to the Finance Director for review.
Inbox Management
- Monitor and manage the shared accounts inbox, triaging incoming emails and responding to routine queries promptly and professionally.
- File and save supplier invoices, statements and correspondence in line with company filing standards.
- Route items requiring action to the appropriate member of the finance team and follow up to ensure resolution.
General Finance Administration
- Provide general administrative support to the finance team, including scanning, filing and data entry.
- Attend all required apprenticeship training sessions and complete study commitments to progress through the qualification.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Finance Director to support the wider finance function.
Skills & Personal Qualities:
- Good numeracy skills and attention to detail
- Professional and clear communication (written, verbal, and in manner) with suppliers, customers and colleagues
- Basic Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook
- Well organised, punctual and reliable, able to prioritise and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
- Curious and coachable, asks good questions and applies feedback rather than repeating mistakes.
- Trustworthy, with discretion when handling confidential financial information
- Positive, team-oriented, and committed to working towards a recognised accounting qualification
Benefits
- Additional Leave
- Bereavement Leave
- Company Events
- Company Pension
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Discount
- Health & Wellbeing Programme
- Life Insurance
- On-site Parking
Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 – 17:00
Full Time 40-hour work week.
This apprenticeship provides an excellent foundation for aspiring accountants seeking real-world experience in an industry finance function.
Pay: £8.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Preston PR3 3XL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
