Heyland Recruitment are pleased to be working with an expanding Frodsham-based company as they look to further bolster their finance team. The Central Accounting Services Team delivers transactional accounting, period-end close and compliance reporting services for a large number of group businesses located throughout the UK and Europe. The number of companies supported is expected to continue to grow in line with the group’s fast-paced acquisition strategy.

This position would suit someone who is interested in a career in finance. Training will be full time in the Frodsham office, and once trained you will be given the opportunity to work from home as well as in the office. This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week (1 day a week off for study)

Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses onto the paperless automated accounts system for multiple currency databases
• Checking expense claim receipts against the company expense policy and identifying VAT to reclaim in accordance with HMRC guidelines
• Reviewing CIS deductions and completing returns
• Dealing with supplier queries and requests for payment
• Verification of supplier bank details
• Processing weekly supplier and expense payment runs
• Daily bank reconciliations for sterling and multiple currency accounts
• Reconciliation of supplier statements
• Raising inter-company sales invoices
• Maintaining and reconciling cash flow spreadsheet
• Any other adhoc duties including process improvement initiatives

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Minimum of 5 GCSE Grades A* to C (or equivalent) including Maths and English
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Team player
• Can show initiative
• Self-motivated
• Approachable
• Can work to tight deadlines
• Able to embrace change and seek opportunities for improvement

Salary and benefits:

• £16,000 to £22,000 plus sponsorship to study the AAT Accounting qualification on the Government Apprenticeship Scheme (day release).
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private healthcare
• Regular training and career development
• Access to mental health support
• Professional financial advice
• Discounted gym memberships

Apprentice Finance Assistant – No Experience Needed
£18-22,000
Frodsham
JW/0379