Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

Midas Components Ltd are seeking a career driven aspiring Finance Assistant Apprentice to join their busy team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in the accounts sector whilst working towards a level 3 qualification. The Finance Apprentice will support the Finance Team while undertaking a structured apprenticeship program (AAT). The role will provide exposure to a wide range of finance activities supporting the production of financial information and assisting with day-to-day transactional processes.

Working week

Monday - Thursday 8:30am-5pm
Friday 8:30am-12:30pm

34 hours per week total

Wage

16000

Qualification

Assistant Accounting level 3

Duration: 15 Months

Training Provider: LMP Education

Duties and Responsibilities

This role involves working with highly confidential information the candidate must have a strong understanding of confidentiality principles high levels of integrity and discretion and a commitment to handling sensitive information securely and professionally.

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  Assist with processing daily financial transactions
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  Support purchase ledger and sales ledger activities including invoice and payment processing
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  Maintain accurate financial records using the companys operating system
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  Managing confidential files and records efficiently
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  Assist with bank and ledger reconciliations
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  Assist with invoice finance reporting and reconciliations
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  Basic payroll administration
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  Support month-end activities including preparation of journals and report creation
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  Support quarterly VAT submission process
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  Support preparation of basic financial reports
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  Provide general administrative support to the Finance and Operations Team
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  Assist with audits and other financial reviews
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  Processing and reconciling company credit card statements
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  Respond to internal and external financial queries via telephone or email
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  Supporting continuous improvement of administrative processes
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  Any ad hoc tasks required by the business

Skills Knowledge & Experience

Essential

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  Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong numeracy and mathematical Skills
• Strong computer literacy (Particularly Microsoft Excel)

Desirable

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  Experience with accounting systems (e.g. Sage/Xero)
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  Confident working with multiple currencies
  

Personal qualities

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  Professional and personable
• Wellorganisedand detail orientated
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Accountable and reliable
• Collaborative and team focused
• Eager to learn and develop new skills

Education and Qualifications

Maths and English at GCSE level A-C (4-9) or functional skills equivalent - Essential

Previous level 2 finance qualification - Desirable

About the employer

Midas Displays is a specialist electronics company designingmanufacturingand supplying high-quality display products and accessories for a broad range of applications and markets.

We pride ourselves on providing a fast reliable service supported by exceptional technical and commercialexpertise delivered witha personal touch. Our UK-based engineering team helps customers reduce development time through technical support demonstrationequipmentand value-added solutions.

Experience:

Junior IC