Excellent opportunity working a varied role within a busy finance department whereby you will gain knowledge and experience across areas such as purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control. The role will involve a large amount of use of our ERP system Navision as well as excel so is ideal for someone looking to start their career in finance.

Process supplier invoices and credit notes onto the ERP system in a timely manner using the appropriate program to ensure correct sales invoicing to the customer and complete accurate records are retained on the NAV system
Update sales and purchase order screens with delivery dates, sell and buy prices, obtaining information from appropriate colleagues if information is incomplete
Process credit note requisitions, once correctly authorised, in a timely and accurate manner using the appropriate program to ensure accurate records are retained on the NAV system
Assist customer service advisers and product managers with invoicing and credit queries
Scan, attach to records and file all documents in an accurate and timely manner to enable fast and easy retrieval
Reconcile supplier statements to allow payment to be made
Answer telephone queries from customers and area managers
Record receipts from customer payments via card payments/BACS/cheques
During colleagues’ absences monitor all work and prioritise urgent tasks, bringing to management’s attention where documents are not being processed

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Working towards the Level 3 Apprenticeship standard, achieving skills, knowledge, comprehension and practical skills to achieve:

Assistant Accountant/Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

This will be a mixture of day release in College (London Rd Campus) and work based training.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential full-time post upon completion of apprenticeship
25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
General pension scheme
Annual profit share bonus
Company sick pay (after one years service)
Income protection (after 3 years service)
Death in service benefit x4 annual salary

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Employer Name

AGRICULTURAL CENTRAL TRADING LTD

About the employer

ACT are a nationwide, farmer-owned, agricultural trading limited company established in 1962 with turnover of c.£100m.
We supply essential farm inputs to farmers throughout England, Wales and Scotland. ACT supplies UK farmers with:
· Fertilisers
· Animal feeds, minerals
· Seeds (grass, maize, cereals etc)
· Animal health medicines
· Fuel & Oil and
· Crop packaging

Training provider

SHREWSBURY COLLEGES GROUP

Apprenticeship standard

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

How to apply?

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Assistant Accounts Apprenticeship