Job Description

Company Overview

Riviera Travel is a leading escorted tour operator in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in creating exceptional holiday experiences. Based in Burton-upon-Trent, we pride ourselves on our family-like culture, where care, loyalty, and respect are paramount. Our commitment to providing outstanding personal service has earned us numerous awards and recognition.

Brief Description

As an Accounts Payable Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the Finance team with the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments. This hands-on role is designed to give you practical experience in core finance operations while you work towards a Level 2 Finance Assistant Apprenticeship.

Qualifications Required

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (Apprentices lacking these qualifications must gain them before taking the end point assessment.) Completed A Levels (or equivalent), ideally including Maths or Business Studies

Personal Qualities

Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn A positive, proactive attitude

Skills Required

Basic Excel skills are helpful, but full training will be provided Interest in developing a career in finance and accounting Ability to work well in a team and build strong working relationships Good communication skills

Training to be Provided

Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship standard
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.

Future Prospects

Possibility of a full time post upon completing apprentice, dependant on performance and role availability.

Vacancy Detail

You'll develop essential skills in invoice management, reconciliation, and stakeholder communication, gaining exposure to finance systems and processes in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensuring invoices are processed via the Kefron AP system in a timely, accurate manner. Ensuring accurate nominal ledger coding and authoriser allocation of invoices. Consulting with internal stakeholders / supplier relationship owners to resolve authorisation queries in a timely manner. Ensure supplier queries are addressed in a timely manner, referring to the relationship holder as appropriate. Reconcile accounts payable transactions. Regular update of supplier statement reconciliations.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 19,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

Burton-On-Trent DE14 1SP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 6261
Expected start date: 01/09/2025