Job Description

Are you interested in a career in finance and accounting with a chance to earn while you learn with a global business based in Petersfield? If so, then this

Finance Apprentice

opportunity with

Aspire Pharma

may just be for you. Reporting to the Finance Manage you will work and study for an

Accounts and Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship.

As a

Finance Apprentice

you will support the transactional finance team with Accounts Payable, Receivables, Expenses, Cash posting, reconciliations and general administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the daily management of the group finance inboxes. This includes accurately categorising incoming emails, promptly executing required actions, diligently following up on outstanding items, and ensuring timely closure or archiving in accordance with department procedures. Processing of supplier invoices ensuring that the correct nominal and cost centre codes are used to ensure appropriate recognition of expenditure. Ensuring that invoices are processed in line with the delegation of authorities for approvals and liaising with departments to ensure that parked invoices are approved in a timely manner. Assist with maintenance of supplier ledgers. Performing supplier statement reviews between company records and records of the suppliers. Posting customer receipts and supplier payments to Business Central in a timely manner. Assist the Accounts Receivable team with sending copy invoices and account statements to customers. To assist with chasing late payment of invoices. Assist with processing of employee expenses and corporate credit cards an ensuring compliance with company policies. Assist with maintenance of the digital filing systems for the Finance department, ensuring emails are properly filed in Public Folders and documents are saved in the correct locations on the company server or SharePoint. Support the finance team by taking inbound phone calls directed to the finance department and by making outbound calls to verify new bank account details. Support the finance team by responding to internal, supplier, and customer queries, ensuring clear and efficient communication. Execute any other administrative work as requested by the Finance function to ensure all operational requirements are met in a timely manner.

Key Skills

Attention to detail Strong numerical ability Knowledge of excel Effective communicator Analytical thinker Interprets financial data Keen to learn Hardworking Team player Keen to get stuck in Innovative Continually improves Collaborative Reliable Punctual Dedicated

Working Week:

40 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with 30 minutes for lunch. 4 days on site and one day at college in Chichester.

Salary:

18,000 per annum (Please see information on the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage below)

Qualifications:

GCSE Maths and English Minimum Grade 4 required to apply for this apprenticeship

Future Prospects:

The role is initially for the fixed term of the apprenticeship although there is potential for a more permanent position for the right person on successful completion of the same.

About the Employer:

Aspire Pharma is a global life sciences business, based in the UK, devoted to delivering true value to patients, healthcare professionals and the NHS.

Their mission is to make a difference in the lives of patients through the development and supply of innovative products and medicines throughout the world.

Aspire's founding principle is to take a medicine, a molecule or a device and enhance it. This might be an improved presentation, a more convenient dose, or a more acceptable formulation for patients, and that principle still drives everything we do today. For further information please visit: https://aspirepharma.co.uk/

Things to Consider:

The office is situated close to the train station although there is parking on site if required. It will be important for the apprentice to be fully involved with the department as the company continues to grow. Collaboration with other individuals will be key to this role. No previous experience required but an interest in accounts and finance is essential. This is a 18-month apprenticeship including end point assessment. Applicants

MUST BE

resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK. Applicants

WILL NOT BE

eligible to apply if they have already achieved a qualification which is equal to or higher thank the apprenticeship standard on offer. Applicants

MUST BE

resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study. Applicants

MUST BE

committed to the learning and stay to the end of the apprenticeship.

Further Information:

Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage (ANMW): The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is 7.55 per hour (As of the 1st April 2025). This is the legal minimum pay per hour applying to 16 to 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their apprenticeship. For apprentices 19 or over who have completed their first year and are continuing their apprenticeship, the National Minimum Wage appropriate to their ages applies.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: Up to 18,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Petersfield GU32 3QG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Please tell us why you are interested in this apprenticeship Please tell us a bit about yourself and your future ambitions Please confirm you have and can provide evidence of the qualifications required Please confirm you have read and understood the 'Things to Consider' section of this apprenticeship
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Location:

Petersfield GU32 3QG (preferred)
Work Location: In person