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Are you an aspiring Finance professional looking to get your foot in the door within a fast-paced finance team?
We’re looking for a Finance Apprentice to join our in-house Finance Team at our head office based in Trumpington, Cambridge. This role will support our Credit Control Team and report directly to the Senior Credit Controller.
Our Finance Department plays a crucial role in providing strategic, management, and operational financial support to the firm. As part of this team, the Credit Control function is responsible for debt management, banking, and financial reporting.
As a Finance Apprentice, you will be responsible for the daily banking process and policing of our sales ledger, which includes identification and posting of all incoming BACS receipts; daily reconciliation of our bank account, query resolution, management of the credit control inbox and providing general support to the Credit Control Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to build your finance career in a supportive and professional environment while gaining valuable experience in credit control and financial operations.
What you’ll be doing:
Processing Payments: Accurately identifying and posting BACS receipts, cheques, and EPDQ payments into the accounting system, ensuring strict compliance with procedures.-
Sales Ledger Management: Handling refunds, transfers, overpayments, underpayments, credit note allocations, and banking queries, ensuring accuracy and proper record-keeping.
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Bank Reconciliation: Conducting daily reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy.
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Client & Colleague Liaison: Proactively contacting clients and colleagues to resolve banking queries.
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Record-Keeping & Compliance: Maintaining accurate records of all incoming payments, ensuring a clear audit trail.
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Credit Control Support: Managing the Credit Control inbox, overseeing client debtor statements, processing credit reports, and supporting system maintenance.
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General Support: Providing administrative assistance to the Credit Control Team whilst supporting additional duties as required.
About You:
Essential:
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Strong attention to detail with a high level of numeracy and accuracy.
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GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths with a good standard of general education.
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IT proficiency, including Excel, Word, and finance systems.
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Ability to prioritise workload based on business needs.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:
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Experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of maintaining a healthy ledger.
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Ability to identify process improvements and drive efficiency.
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Previous accounts or banking experience.
Why Bidwells?
We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen.
What’s in it for you
Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme
Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday as a minimum with your birthday off work, up to 11 additional wellness days per year, private medical cover, paid sabbaticals and lifestyle discounts and perks
Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities with paid professional memberships
Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends
Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you
Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.
