Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Finance team as an

AAT Apprentice

. This will involve a 3 year rotation within the Finance Department to experience and learn the different sectors.

ABOUT US

Every day we provide rural and agricultural communities with the support they need to succeed. Whether they are after a healthier herd or flock, increased yields, faster growth rates, a decent return on their land or even just a helping hand. We have the people, products, and services to help our customers get from where they are now to where they want to be. This is why every role at Carr's Billington is hugely important to our shared success and why we welcome talent from across all different backgrounds to work across our retail, feed, machinery, fuel and central support divisions.


Carr's Billington Agriculture is a subsidiary company of The Billington Group, who are also the proud owner of Criddle & Co., English Provender Company and Billington Foods.

The Job

To play an important role in providing efficient and effective administrative and clerical support to the finance function. As an AAT apprentice, you will have a development programme made up of three placement rotations that will give you exposure to the following key departments in the finance team: Accounts Payable, Financial Planning & Analysis and Financial Reporting & Control.


Creation of new supplier accounts and maintenance of existing accounts as necessary.


Review supplier statement reconciliations and rectify any discrepancies.


Allocation of direct debit and proforma payments to ensure unallocated payments are kept to a minimum.


Verify accuracy of invoices and ensuring correct coding is applied.


Ensuring invoices are approved for payment in a timely manner.


To help build relationships with suppliers by answering queries in a timely and helpful manner.


Adhering to agreed processes and controls, ensuring compliance with best practice.


Assist with the planning, coordination and timely submission of management reporting.


Assist with preparation of annual budgets.


Support the business in any process and system development.


Adopt an ethos of continuous improvement across all financial processes and controls.


Assist with the production of weekly and monthly KPI reports.


To adhere to Company and Group policies and procedures, including but not limited to those relating to Safety, Health and Environmental.


To ensure all relevant legislation and approved codes of practice, are adhered to in respect of ongoing compliance, including but not limited to UFAS, FIAS, & NOPS assurance schemes of a Workshop.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES REQUIRED

Essential:

GCSE's in Maths and English Ability to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills Enthusiastic and driven Demonstrate patience and empathy Highly organised approach to work Confident IT user Be a practical problem solver Team player

Desirable:

Proficiency in excel and other Microsoft office products
Previous work experience

BENEFITS

As part of The Billington Group we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:


An attractive salary package.


Annual salary reviews in September each year.


A minimum of 25 days annual leave.


Opportunity to work for a well-established family-owned business with ambitions for growth and innovation.

Your Health

Health Assured:

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling and health and wellbeing advice.

Sick pay:

Generous company sick pay entitlement.

Health Cash Plan:

A health cash plan allowing colleagues to claim back money spent on everyday health care such as optical, dental, physiotherapy and much more.

Your Lifestyle

Staff Discount:

Colleagues are eligible for a generous staff discount on selected products at our Country Stores.

Cycle to work scheme:

A salary sacrifice scheme saving you tax on the purchase of a new bicycle and associated equipment.

Flexible life assurance and critical illness cover:

Choose to increase the level of life assurance cover already provided to you by the company or add critical illness cover, all at preferential rates.

Perks At Work:

Access to an exclusive member's discount website with over 3,500 brands where you can save money and earn cashback on spends from grocery shopping to holidays.

Salary finance benefits:

Savings schemes, preferential rate loans and wage advances all through payroll as well as tools for financial education.

Your Future

Pension:

Enrolment into the Company pension scheme after 3 months of employment.

Training & Development:

Role specific training and ongoing training and development opportunities identified through our annual appraisal process.