Finance Apprentice

Job Description

Finance ApprenticeCastle Donington, DerbyAre you looking to begin your career in Finance Do you want to learn and develop in a fully supported working environment Look no further; we have the perfect opportunity for you!We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our small Finance team as an Apprentice. This amazing team at Medstrom will support you from the very first day and will guide you in acquiring new skills and knowledge.You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of the "Medstrom family", ensuring it continues to be a great placeto work.As our Finance Apprentice, you will join us at our modern, fully-refitted Head Office in Castle Donington, on the Leicestershire/Derbyshire border.Our Head Office location has great transport links, on a regular bus route from Derby, Nottingham, and Leicester.The Benefits:- Apprentice starting salary of £15,000- Contributory pension scheme- 33 days’ holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays- Discounts and cashback on shopping, supermarkets, and holidays as part of our rewards scheme- Free onsite gym for all head office employees- Salary Sacrifice Schemes, including Cycle to Work- Great training, support, and mentorship- Receive a treat on your birthday- Be a part of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) and the associated benefits of having a stake in the companyYour RoleAs a Finance Apprentice, you will be based within our friendly Finance team and provide much needed support to the department, supporting day-to-day administration duties and projects if required.- Purchase ledger support - Matching, checking, and coding supplier invoices. Investigating purchase ledger queries. Reconciling supplier statements to ensure the ledger is accurate.- Employee expenses - Process new starter and leaver expense accounts. Checking and processing employee expense claims.- Month end management accounts - After date invoice accrual. Assisting with the GBP and EUR bank reconciliations.- Sales ledger support - Recording incoming payments. Raising customer invoices.- Liaising with external auditors - Helping with the preparation of annual audit information.Working hours: Monday to Friday approx. 8.30am - 5pm (we can be flexible to fit around travel)You will be enrolled onto the AAT Assistant Accountant Level 3 qualification, delivered on weekly day release (15 months to achieve).About YouTo be considered as a Finance Apprentice, you will need:- GCSEs at level 4 (grade C) or above in Maths and English (or equivalent) are desirable but not essential- A keen interest in pursuing a career in Finance- Excellent administration and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work- Personable, presentable and articulate- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages (especially Excel) and ability to learn new systems quickly- Flexibility and the willingness to do what’s required and support the team- High attention to detail- The ability to communicate to internal and external customers, both verbally and writtenAbout UsEstablished in 2010, Medstrom has developed a strong reputation for providing a reliable, dedicated and trusted service to our partners, across the UK and Ireland. As such, we are strong believers in wellbeing, personal development and feeling valued and appreciatedwhilst you are at work.As an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), we have independence in the market which is unlike any other company in the industry and, through continued growth, we can offer great opportunities for you to develop with our business, which we call the "Medstrom family".Webrecruit and Medstrom are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conductbusiness and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.