About us:
Roper Rhodes Ltd is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of bathroom furniture and bathroom products, with over 40 years experience in designing and developing beautiful bathrooms.
We are expanding our finance team and have a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to start a career in finance as a Finance Apprentice.
We will provide on the job training and support for you to achieve your finance qualification (AAT level 3 / 4 apprenticeship).
Role and Responsibilities:
Customer Account Management.
Effectively manage customer accounts to ensure timely payment of debt.
Reconcile customer accounts and allocate payments to relevant accounts.
· Resolve invoice and delivery queries, obtaining proof of delivery and providing copy documents.
Use the most effective method (telephone/email) to collect outstanding debt.
Allocate and create credit notes where necessary.
Set up customer payment plans in line with company policy.
Prepare files and information for litigation.
Take payments over the telephone.
Invoice Processing & Payment Management:
· Receive and sort department and director’s post daily, distributing to senior management and handling invoices, statements, and other documents.
· Enter invoices onto the system, ensuring they are correctly approved before the month-end deadline.
· Chase missing invoices as needed and file them ready for payment.
· Prepare twice-monthly BACS runs and set up currency payments.
· Send remittance advices for monthly and one-off payments.
Financial Reconciliation & Reporting:
· Perform daily bank reconciliations.
· Check monthly expenses for completeness and accuracy before approval.
· Highlight and investigate any exceptions and variances.
Administrative Support & Compliance:
· Provide general administration support for customer accounts and finance-related tasks.
· Handle petty cash.
· Liaise with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations.
Skills and Experience:
At least 8 GCSEs at Grade C (5) or above, including Maths and English
Strong IT skills
Good communications skills
Strong organisational skills
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: £19,000.00-£23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
