At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage accounts, process payments, and assist with financial reporting in a supportive team.
- Company: Leading manufacturer in the packaging industry with over 60 years of experience.
- Benefits: Gain AAT qualifications, professional development, and potential for a permanent role.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with a focus on training and skill development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career in a collaborative environment with real growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths (6/B) and English (4/C) required; keen interest in accounts essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Introduction
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a keen interest in accounts and a desire to build a career within a finance team.
The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative environment, with excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression available to the right person.
About the Employer
Our client is the world leading manufacturer of creasing matrix, a product used in the manufacture of cardboard boxes, to facilitate accurate high-quality creasing prior to folding.
With sixty years’ experience in research, development and manufacture of creasing materials, they were the first and remain the most experienced manufacturer of creasing matrix to the print and packaging industries.
What You'll Do
Key responsibilities include
- Responsibility for AP transactional processing and AR cash allocation (cashbook maintenance)
- Payment selection and processing and electronic banking duties
- Daily cashflow reconciliations
- Raising payments
- Answer reception door and handle incoming post
- Monitor shared accounts inbox
- Reconcile supplier statements
- Supplier queries and invoices
- Provide cover for credit control queries
- Maintain stationary stock and place orders
- Sales reports
- Responsible for inventory reporting and KPI reporting of key movements and assisting the with the annual financial audit
- Process improvement in execution of routine transactions and reporting
- Helping with system project related work across the group companies
Personal Specification
- Keen to gain AAT qualifications
- Good understanding of Excel ideally
- 6/B or above in maths GCSE
- 4/C or above in English GCSE
- Training Outcome
- Possible full time permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4/c
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 6/B
- Course Information
Course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Level
Route
Legal, finance and accounting
Apprenticeship Level
- Advanced
- Working Arrangements
Working Week
Monday to Thursday 8.15am- 4.30pm (45-minute lunch)Fridays 8.15am- 12.45pm
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Training Provider
- STARTING OFF LIMITED
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Accounts Apprentice in Northampton employer: C & T MATRIX LIMITED
C&T Matrix Limited is an excellent employer for aspiring finance professionals, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in Northampton, the apprenticeship provides hands-on experience in a dynamic finance team, with structured training aimed at achieving AAT qualifications and enhancing Excel skills. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment that encourages learning and progression, making it a rewarding place to launch your finance career.
