At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist with accounts, administration, and client support in a professional office.
- Company: Lewis Business Recovery and Insolvency, a friendly and independent practice.
- Benefits: Gain AAT Level 2 qualification, career progression, and professional exam support.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a chance for permanent employment after apprenticeship.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career with hands-on experience and real impact.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths (A* - C / 9 - 4) required.
The predicted salary is between 13140 - 16060 £ per year.
Lewis Business Recovery and Insolvency are looking to recruit a bright and enthusiastic apprentice who is willing to learn in providing an excellent service in a professional office environment whilst undertaking the AAT Level 2 Accounts Assistant qualification.
About the Employer
Lewis Business Recovery and Insolvency is an independent, friendly and professional practice that adds value to directors, lenders, creditors, stakeholders, accountants and other advisers by delivering proactive and pragmatic solutions to businesses and individuals experiencing financial difficulty. The firm’s ethos is to identify the most appropriate outcome for all parties, promoting business continuity and preserving employment wherever possible, while consistently providing a high standard of service at a reasonable cost.
What You'll Do
- Reception duties to include answering and fielding calls and taking messages
- Greeting visitors & providing refreshments
- Ensuring office areas are kept clean & tidy
- Opening & distributing mail
- Franking outgoing mail & keeping post area tidy
- Practical administration tasks such as filing, posting, delivery, scanning, shredding & photocopying
- Monitoring all office supply levels and ordering in stationery as required
- Support case administrators, managers and directors in carrying out specific case-related tasks
- Assisting the cashier with client account postings and bank reconciliations
- Preparing accurate books and records inventories, and taking responsibility for the safeguard, removal and storage of such from company premises
- Data entry of case documents as required
- Complete appropriate banking and cheque request forms in order to ensure that client estate monies are handled and dealt with correctly
- Adhere to statutory compliance and current legislation, best practice and procedures under supervision
- Attendance on site at clients as and when required
- Prepare and maintain Excel spreadsheets, and provide analysis of data
Training Outcome
It is anticipated that a permanent vacancy will be available at the end of the apprenticeship, with real prospects of career progression and professional exam support.
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
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - A* - C / 9 - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - A* - C / 9 - 4
Course Information
- Course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Level: 2
- Route: Legal, finance and accounting
- Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm
- Expected Duration: 1 Year
- Training Provider: APPRENTICE TEAM LTD
Apprentice Accounts / Finance Assistant in Leeds employer: LEWIS BRI LTD
Lewis Business Recovery and Insolvency is an excellent employer that fosters a supportive and friendly work environment, ideal for apprentices eager to learn and grow in the finance sector. With a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from comprehensive training and the potential for permanent positions upon completion of their apprenticeship, all while contributing to meaningful solutions for clients facing financial challenges. The firm’s focus on business continuity and employee preservation creates a rewarding atmosphere where every team member plays a vital role in making a difference.
