Job Description

Job description

About Swift Advances Plc

Swift Group is a provider of specialist mortgages and secured loans, we aim to provide customers with a high-quality service. We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) we are well established, with over 30 years in our industry.

Role: Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Location:

Hybrid working (Our working days in the office are negotiable, but we ask that Thursdays every week are mandatory. During training the successful individual would need to attend the office every day, for approximately one month.

Office Perks:

Walking distance from Brentwood train station, free parking.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm with 1 hour for lunch.

Responsibilities

Working closely with the processing team to execute the high-volume processing of customer transactions in relation to Mortgages and other loans, using access accounting package and our MI reporting tool. Processing cash transactions, which can take various forms, including collections or payments. Assist with year end audit preparation. Comply and remain up to date with anti-money laundering and cyber security regulations Undertaking various analysis and reconciliations, on a periodical basis, including Bank Reconciliations and Nominal Reconciliations Processing invoices and payments. (No Credit Control) Reconciliation of supplier positions Liaison with various third parties, including banks, auditors and suppliers

Required Experience:

Minimum office/Accounts experience of at least 12 months but will be further trained as required.

Good level of accuracy, numeracy and mathematical skills.

Good working knowledge of computer and keyboard skills, knowledge of Excel an advantage but training can be provided.

Attributes:

We would like a candidate, that is a good team player who will integrate with not only their team but the wider business, with flexibility to help and assist colleagues to get the job done even if not a prescribed task in their job description.

To be a proactive self-starter and to be self-motivated maintaining a high level of energy and drive, in relation to the role.

This role requires the candidate to have a genuine commitment to service delivery to both internal and external customers given its nature

It is imperative to display good organisational and interpersonal skills as there are tight deadlines to achieve - daily, weekly and monthly

Remuneration:

Salary:

22000

Additional Pay:

10% monthly pay after probation, backdated to start date.

Benefits:

Excellent Package Available
Does this role sound like a good fit for you? If you have any questions or need further details, please contact Jodie Miller in HR, email Jodie.miller@swift.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 22,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Are you willing to study AAT Level 3?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:

Office : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

AAT Level 2 Qualification? (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brentwood CM13 3BE

Reference ID: AAA2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025