Job Name - Finance Apprentice
Reports to - Financial Controller
Department - Finance Department
Location -Harlow Office
Job Purpose
The purpose of the role is to assist the Finance team in the day-to-day finance administrative duties which include accounts receivable, accounts payable and invoicing tasks.
To assist in debt collection, processing bills, reconciliation of statements and other ad hoc tasks.
About New Era Fuels
We are a well-established fuel and lubricants company that is growing from strength to strength, built on over 100 years of expertise in the fuel and lubricants industry. As a result of new business and further expansion, we are looking to employ a full-time Finance Apprentice to join our successful Finance team.
What you’ll be doing
We don’t expect you to come straight in and know everything about what we do. As an apprentice, we’ll help make sure you get the most out of your time with us.
Investor in Apprentices accreditation – Gold
We have proudly achieved the ‘Investor in Apprentices’ GOLD accreditation. Looking to the future, New Era build on its commitment to invest in talent. We encourage employees that are on an apprenticeship with us to progress to the next level!
There is scope for great career progression at New Era Fuels to move into even more senior roles as your knowledge of the company and their product offering widens.
Key Responsibilities
- To assist in the management of the Stock email inbox; reviewing and distributing emails to the relevant folders/people.
- Booking in External Haulier Receipts and fulfilling sales orders from external locations
- Booking in Bulk Fuel reciepts for Partnership Stock
- Entering transfer vehicle stock for Partnership Stock
- Reconciling vehicles & Depots for Partnership Stock
- To assist in the management of the AP email inbox; reviewing and distributing emails to the relevant folders/people.
- To assist with posting supplier Invoices/Credit Notes using receipted Purchase Orders.
- Supplier statement reconciliation
- Raising any queries relating to Purchase Orders
- Any other adhoc Ap & Stock tasks
Person Specification
- Competent in Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word
- Ability to establish and maintain good client relationships, both internally and externally at all levels
- Believes in and exhibits good customer care skills.
- Written and oral communication skills with attention to detail.
- Calm, confident manner to handle potentially uncomfortable conversations and fast paced environment.
- Pro-active nature.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated and reliable
- Strong organisational skills.
- Drive, determination, and ownership of role.
Future Opportunities
During your time with us you’ll get to learn even more about what you enjoy, what you’re great at, and how to develop the career path that’s perfect for you. Our apprenticeship program may even lead to full-time opportunities if that’s what you’re looking for.
In return we offer
- Private health insurance after 1 years’ employment
- Death in service benefit after 1 year’s employment
- 20 days holiday + 8 Bank holidays, 1 extra day of holiday for every full year of service up to 25 days
- A net contributions pension scheme (Employer 4% / Employee 5%)
- Recommend a friend policy (£250)
- Departmental incentives
- Yearly flu Jab (optional)
Your apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship you will gain an AAT Level 2 qualification
Two previous apprentices enrolled in 2020 and are now fully employed members of staff within both HR and Finance teams where they are continuing to develop but are also relied upon all members of staff including Senior management.
Disclaimer: New Era Fuels do not work with recruitment agencies. If you are a candidate interested in this position, please apply for this role directly on the job board or contact the HR department via our ’working for us’ page on the New Era Fuels website.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £17,640.00 per year
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
