Finance Assistant Apprentice Birmingham, England
Job description
Job Title: Finance Assistant Apprentice
Apprenticeship Qualification: AAT Level 2 or 3
Employer: Centrick Estate Agents
Location: Centrick Birmingham
The Exchange
Newhall St
Birmingham
B3 3PJ
How long does it take? 13 - 15 months
Hours of work: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (1 hour lunch)
35 hours a week
About the Employer:
Centrick’s Sales & Lettings offering sits across multiple locations across the Midlands, offering clients a full 360-degree service from land & new homes through to lettings, build to rent and asset management services. We strive to deliver a tailored approach whilst also providing a trusted and compliant service to our clients. We are passionate about driving the business forward, utilising available tech to provide virtual video viewings, instant online valuations and industry updates through our social media presence.
Job Title: Finance Assistant Apprentice, Service Charge Accounts
Pay Rate: £5.50 per hour plus £50 monthly bonus
Benefits:
· 33 days’ annual leave including Bank Holidays, rising with service
· Birthday off in addition to annual leave
· Perkbox employee benefits including free coffees, birthday boxes plus discounts across the high street and online
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Company Pension Scheme, contributions rising with service
· Workplace Nursery Benefit
· Long Service Awards
· One paid CSR Day per year
About Centrick: Who are we?
We are a company of knowledgeable industry experts with a joined-up approach to all aspects of residential property. Innovation is at the heart of everything we do, helping us to adapt to the ever-changing market. We provide residential property services across the UK, with offices in Birmingham, Nottingham, Solihull and London.
In 2005, we set out to nurture a residential property business with the most talented and knowledgeable people in the region, who would go the extra mile for clients. Today, with more than 130 members of staff, managing over £1.5 billion in client assets and 10,000+ properties across the UK, we build trusted relationships with our clients and deliver the best possible service. We also make sure that we have a team of smart, motivated individuals who enjoy coming to work every single day.
The Role:
As Finance Assistant, you will work closely with the Senior Finance Officer supporting the day-to-day requirements on the designated portfolios and to achieve the departmental KPIs in line with the targets addressed weekly by the Senior Finance Officer.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeing an entry level position in Accountancy/Finance.
Your Duties:
Accounts Payable Procedure for you allocated portfolio:
· Monthly reconciliation of supplier accounts to statements in line with our no statement no payment policy, mitigating risk of erroneous payments
· Posting of invoices to the supplier ledger in Propman/Dwellant (MCP)
· Preparation of BACS files for payment run for sign off by the Senior Finance Officer
Treasury Procedure for your allocated portfolio:
· Posting of daily receipts
· Monthly bank reconciliations carried out within 15 working days post month end
· Resolution of any outstanding bank reconciliation items weekly, identifying unknown entries and working to allocate or refund the item as required
Other duties as required to include (but not exclusive to):
· Taking phone calls and liaising with stakeholders as necessary
· Managing the accounts inbox on designated days
· Resolving of accounts queries where applicable
· Maintaining/Updating the property management database as instructed
· Assisting with raising of demands
· Reviewing applicable procedures on an annual basis in line with company policy
· Updating procedures of working tasks as they change with processes and system implementations
Qualifications Required and Desirable Experience:
- GCSE A* to C in English and Maths – Essential
- Business Studies and/or Finance at GCSE / A Level / BTEC - Preferred
- Some administration experience - Preferred
- Knowledge of MS Office, including Word and Excel - Essential
- Great communication skills - Essential
Skills Required:
- Computer literate (experience with Microsoft Office essential)
- Working knowledge of office equipment, like printers and fax machines
- High level of attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage workload and prioritise
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multi-task
- Able to get on with tasks without being asked and without requiring constant supervision
And YOU?...... You’ll have/be:
- Positive ‘can do’ attitude
- Motivated and driven
- Hard working
- Trustworthy and Reliable
- Punctual and Committed
- Mature
- Happy to try new things and accept challenges
- Confidence dealing with people
- Good team player, but also able to use own initiative.
Training and Qualifications Offered:
- Level 2 Accounts / Finance Assistant or Level 3 Assistant Accountant
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £5.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Do you have min Maths & English GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)? If NOT, you do NOT meet the minimum application criteria, so please do NOT apply
- PLEASE NOTE: This is an Apprenticeship Opportunity. If this is NOT of interest, please do NOT apply
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location
