- GMFJ Reference
249077
- Wages
Competitive
- Hours
37.50 per week
- Date Posted
19/04/2024
- Start Date
03/06/2024
- Approx. Duration
24 Months
- Location
London
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Accountancy
- Opportunity Type
Higher Level 4
- Apprenticeship Standard
Professional accounting or taxation technician (ST0003)
- Employer
Bellevue Place Education Trust
Description
- To be responsible for processing of all transactions from the Central Trust bank account.
- To monitor the finance email and act upon receiving any invoices or queries.
- To ensure supplier statements are checked and copy of invoices requested when needed.
- To be responsible for the investigating and resolving queries by liaising with suppliers, contractors, other schools, and organisations.
- To record of credit card transactions, assistance to staff using the credit card, reconciliation of statement.
- To maintain listing of accounts payable and to assist in the establishment of a list of approved contractors and suppliers to ensure best value.
- To assist the Management Accountant and Director of Finance in the co-ordination of the annual audit by maintaining both manual and computerised records and filing systems in line with audit requirements.
- To ensure outstanding debts are chased and collected and resolution of any queries.
- To be responsible for the posting, analysis, and reconciliation for all after school club, breakfast club, after school care, trips, and school meal accounts, resolving any queries as necessary.
- To support the office managers with placing orders, receiving goods, and reconciling orders.
- To support the Financial accountant in relation to any accounts and transaction queries.
- To assist with month end procedures including bank and other reconciliations and posting of journals as required.
- To use finance and support computer software as necessary, updating records and raising queries as necessary.
- To undertake such other duties as may be required which are commensurate with the job and grade.
For more information about this vacancy please contact BPP Professional Apprenticeships on 01133 500 333 (Ref ID: 249077)
- Proficiency in using financial software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to resolve queries independently.
- Collaborative team player with a proactive approach to tasks.
- Knowledge of audit procedures and compliance requirements is an advantage.
- Willingness to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
5 GCSEs including English and Maths
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Potential for full time role on completion.
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