As an Accounts Apprentice at Cromwell Polythene Ltd, you will play a vital role in supporting the finance team with various accounting tasks that ensure the smooth operation of the company's financial activities. This apprentice role is designed to provide you with a strong foundation in accounting principles and practices while allowing you to gain hands-on experience within the finance department.

This is a great opportunity to kickstart your career in finance, whilst working towards a recognised accounting qualification (AAT or CIMA).

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support daily banking, cash flow monitoring and reconciliation.
Assisting with credit control and routine cash collection.
Respond to finance queries from sales.
Updating and maintaining the accounting system to ensure accurate financial data.
Assisting with month-end closing procedures.
Engaging in bookkeeping activities and record-keeping.
Any other finance-related duties as assigned by the finance team.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Excellent GCSE results in Maths and English (Grade 6 or above)

Cromwell Polythene offers a Cromwell Curriculum that ensures new starters gain internal qualifications through modular learning. This role will also involve a formal training programme to develop your accounting skills.

Requirements

Good verbal and written communication skills.

IT literate, particularly in Microsoft Office (Excel experience is essential).

Attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Desire to learn and grow within the accounting field.

Benefits

Progression Plan - Starting as an Accounts Apprentice is a great way to start your accounting career. As you develop practical skills, you will learn accounting principles through experience and through education via a professional qualification such as AAT or CIMA. From there, you could progress to roles such as Management Accountant, gaining more responsibility and supporting the finance team.

With years’ experience, you could move into managerial positions, overseeing finance and becoming an integral part of the senior leadership team.

Training Programme - This role comes with the opportunity to study AAT or CIMA - both recognised qualifications in the accounting sector.

You will have access to mentors at work who will help you day to day and supplement your learning.

In addition to the support from college, you will go through the Cromwell Curriculum – an internal induction programme aimed at providing you with the knowledge and skills you need to progress in your career with us.

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