Accounts Assistant - Apprenticeship

• Location: Brentwood - hybrid 
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £20-25k (negotiable depending on experience)

Our client, a specialist financial services provider, are seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance Department. This role is crucial in ensuring customer payments are applied to accounts efficiently and accurately. With a family feel and a friendly working atmosphere, we are a regulated company that values integrity, skill, and fairness in all our dealings.

• Execute high-volume processing of customer transactions for mortgages and loans.
• Perform various analyses and reconciliations, including bank and nominal reconciliations.
• Process approximately 100 Purchase Ledger invoices per month, along with a small number of Sales Ledger invoices.
• Reconcile supplier positions and manage invoice processing and payment.
• Collaborate with the finance team and other departments to ensure quality and timeliness in service delivery.
• Adhere to internal and external regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements, including FCA’s Conduct Rules.

• A good team player with flexibility to assist colleagues beyond prescribed tasks.
• Proactive, self-motivated with a high level of energy and drive.
• Commitment to service delivery to both internal and external customers.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Accounts experience is an advantage, but training will be provided as needed.
• Good accuracy, numeracy, and mathematical skills.
• Proficiency in computer and keyboard skills, with knowledge of Excel being an advantage.
• Working towards AAT or a recognised accounting qualification is preferred but can be qualified by experience.

• Competitive salary with a monthly bonus 
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Private medical cover
• Enhanced Pension
• Corporate Gym discount
• A supportive team environment.

If this role is of interest, please apply now for a discussion around the position and company in more detail