At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage customer invoicing, payments, and financial records while supporting a busy finance team.
- Company: Join Age UK North Tyneside, a leading local charity dedicated to supporting older people.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, complete a recognised apprenticeship, and develop essential finance skills.
- Other info: Work Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a friendly team focused on growth.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career with hands-on experience in a supportive and caring environment.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths required; Business Studies and ICT are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 31693 - 38735 £ per year.
Support an efficient sales ledger function by managing customer invoicing, income processing, payment receipts, credit control, account enquiries and financial records. Completing a recognised finance apprenticeship, the role offers experience in accounting, customer service and administration, providing a foundation for a finance career.
About the Employer
The Age UK North Tyneside Group was established in 1972 and has grown to become one of the largest local voluntary organisations in the borough. We have over 350 staff and 20 volunteers providing a wide range of services for older people in North Tyneside.
Core Values
- Caring - we display kindness, empathy, and compassion
- Empowering - we invest in people and build confidence
- Inclusive - we engage, involve, and collaborate to achieve more
- Bold - we welcome challenges with confidence
- Proactive - we inspire people to be well motivated, high performing, and flexible
- Diligent - we are responsible, open, honest, and truthful
- Respectful - we always consider people's feelings, rights, and wishes
What You'll Do
- Finance System & Sales Ledger Support: Support finance system implementation, training and process improvements. Manage customer accounts, invoicing, income processing, payment receipts and record maintenance.
- Credit Control & Customer Service: Monitor outstanding balances, contact customers regarding overdue payments, resolve account enquiries, produce statements and maintain accurate communication records.
- Financial Controls & Reporting: Process income, reconcile records, prepare debtor reports, support stock takes, audits and monthly reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Team & Compliance: Provide administrative support, complete apprenticeship requirements, develop finance system skills, and ensure compliance with financial regulations, GDPR, health & safety, confidentiality and equality policies.
Training Outcome
The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical accounting, customer service and administration skills within a busy Finance Department and build a foundation for a future career in finance.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
- Desired - GCSE - Business Studies - 4
- Desired - GCSE - ICT - 4
Course Information
- Course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Level: 2
- Route: Legal, finance and accounting
- Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm with an hour lunch.
- Expected Duration: 1 Year
- Training Provider: ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED
Finance Apprentice in North Shields employer: Age UK North Tyneside
Age UK North Tyneside is an excellent employer that values flexibility and work-life balance, offering a hybrid working model that allows for 2-3 days of consultancy each week. With a strong commitment to employee growth and development, the organisation fosters a supportive work culture where your expertise in quality assurance can make a meaningful impact on the community. Join us to contribute to enhancing operational controls and service quality while enjoying the unique advantages of working in a purpose-driven environment.
