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Apprentice Finance Assistant

TES2000 • Colchester, England, United Kingdom • 6d ago

About The Opportunity

Are you looking to kickstart your career in finance and gain a recognized qualification? TES 2000, a leading company based in Colchester, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Apprentice Finance Assistant to join our Head Office team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop valuable skills within a supportive environment, whilst working towards your AAT Level 2 qualification.

The Apprenticeship:

As an Apprentice Finance Assistant, you'll embark on a structured learning journey, combining practical work experience with academic study. You will work towards your AAT Level 2 qualification with Colchester Institute, attending college one day a week.

The Role:

You'll play a crucial role in our finance department, ensuring smooth and accurate financial operations. Your responsibilities will include:

Accurately raising invoices, applications, and credit notes, ensuring all processing deadlines are met.
Assisting with processing payment allocations as and when required.
Supporting credit control activities as needed.
Assisting with email queries from internal and external stakeholders.
Helping to check timesheets for accuracy and completeness to ensure correct payroll and invoicing.
Carrying out any further tasks for which your qualifications and experience are suited, as directed by the company.

If you are ready to take the first step in your finance journey and gain a valuable qualification, we encourage you to apply! You can contact Carley, our Talent Acquisition Partner on carley.anderson@tes2000.co.uk or WhatsApp on 07811 792369

About You

We're looking for a proactive individual with a keen eye for detail and a desire to learn. To be successful in this role, you'll need:

Maths qualification: A grade 4/C or equivalent.
English qualification: A grade 4/C or equivalent.
Office experience: Previous experience working in an office environment.
Attention to detail: A meticulous approach to your work.
Time Management: Ability to prioritise your workload, within a specified time frame

Desirable Skills (but not essential – training will be provided):

Experience with Sage Line 50.
Invoicing experience.
Reconciliation experience.

About Us

This apprenticeship offers a fantastic pathway into a rewarding finance career. You'll receive comprehensive training and support, working alongside experienced professionals who are committed to your development. By combining practical experience with formal qualifications, you'll build a strong foundation for your future in finance.

TES - Together Everyone Succeeds At TES we are committed to creating safe railway working environments and offer a wide range of professions and occupations within the Railway sector. Our continuing success depends on our people, which is why we are committed to attracting, retaining and developing our people with the skills, knowledge and experience to ensure an excellent delivery of our services. TES are committed to the equality of opportunity. No worker or candidate will be discriminated against regardless of their gender, gender reassignment, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion and belief. This information is kept fully confidential, and accessibility is strictly limited in accordance with the Data Protection Act. Join TES and contribute to our mission of ensuring safety, compliance, and excellence in the rail industry. Apply today and help us enhance the journey for our employees and clients alike.