About RTR Group
RTR Group is a fast-growing, multi-disciplinary company delivering specialist electrical, telecoms, renewable energy, maintenance and technical services across the UK.
Based in Rochford, Essex, we operate nationwide, with the majority of our work delivered throughout London, Kent and Essex. Our clients include social housing providers, local authorities, commercial organisations, infrastructure providers and residential customers.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Assistant Accountant Apprentice to join our finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop practical accounting skills while working towards a recognised Level 3 qualification with an approved training provider.
Key Responsibilities
As an Assistant Accountant Apprentice, your responsibilities will include:
- Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Ensure invoices are correctly coded and authorised in line with company procedures.
- Support processing of subcontractor invoices ensuring CIS compliance.
- Raise customer invoices ensuring compliance with VAT and CIS regulations.
- Issue monthly customer statements.
- Monitor outstanding balances and assist in debt control where required.
- Allocate credit card transactions and bank receipts/payments.
- Process company expense claims in accordance with internal policies.
- Assist with bank reconciliations.
- Assist with payroll processing and related administration tasks.
- Support monthly reconciliation of accounts.
- Assist with monthly invoice and expenditure reviews.
- Conduct basic job cost analysis and investigate jobs operating below target profit margins.
- Assist in preparing quarterly financial reports for Directors.
- Support finance forecasting and budget analysis activities.
- Provide financial information to HR to support KPI reporting.
- Assist the Finance Director with VAT submissions and Corporation Tax preparation.
- Ensure financial processing complies with relevant tax regulations.
- Assist in preparing year-end financial accounts.
- Support closure procedures and audit requirements.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Apprenticeship entry requirements - GCSE English and Maths (grade 5 or above)
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
- Keen to build a long-term career in accountancy or finance.
- Organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities.
- Detail-focused, with a commitment to producing accurate work.
- A good communicator who is confident working with colleagues at different levels.
- Comfortable using computers and willing to learn new systems.
- Able to work independently while also being a positive member of a team.
What We Offer
- 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm
- 20 days' holiday, increasing with length of service, plus 8 bank holidays
- Additional 2 days for festive period and birthday
- Profit-based bonus scheme
- Company pension
- Online health & wellbeing support
- Online shop discounts
- Company social events
RTR Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitable candidates.
Pay: £16,640.00 per year
Work Location: In person
