Job Description

THE ROLE:

APPRENTICE -

Accounts Assistant

LOCATION:

Grimsby

SALARY

: Starting at 14,722.50 for 12 months, then increasing to Real Living Wage

HOURS:

37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday

TERMS:

Fixed Term contract for the completion of an approved Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship qualification.

About Advantage Finance

Advantage Finance is one of the UK's leading providers of specialist motor finance. From our HQ in Grimsby, we're proud to employ around 214 people who have been putting conversation before credit scores since 1999, helping all sorts of people get moving by listening to their stories and understanding their lives.

Our Core Values

Our business has always been about people, believing in our valued employees, and is built on our core values

TRUST.

Teamwork

- We work closely together to provide the best possible service.

Respect

- We treat each other with total respect, and we treat our customers with equal respect.

Understanding

- Understanding our customers, and each other, as human. Understanding our business and our responsibilities.

Supportive

- We support each other, and we provide the best support to our customers.

Truthful

- We are true to ourselves and true to each other. Honesty and integrity runs through everything that we do.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive individual to join our Accounts team. This is a great opportunity to join a successful & growing finance company. Due to expansion we are looking to recruit a motivated and driven Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Along with full on the job training, you will also work with an approved training provider to complete a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship qualification. Full training will be given to help you achieve the apprenticeship standard during your employment, whilst building your confidence and grow your career within a well-established and supportive company.

Key Responsibilities:

Applying and processing payments, charges and invoices Reconciling and analysing daily banking Completion of daily chaps payments Booking of hotels/trains as required Monitor stationary supplies Process Direct Debit claim Reconciling petty cash

Person Specification

Essential:

Ensure a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent Telephone Communication Skills

Excellent Email Communication Skills

Be organised with workload and have excellent time management skills

Work independently and as part of a team

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Desirable:

General IT skills

Interest in accounting & finance

The Benefits

Sick Pay

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance programme

Company events & awards

Training & development

Inclusion and Diversity

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunities employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic. Our aim is to celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.

Contact information:

For any informal discussion or for any further information please contact HR - 01472 570270 vacancies@advantagefinance.co.uk.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 14,722.50 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Private medical insurance Sick pay
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person