Level 2 Apprentice Accounts/Finance – Purchase Ledger Clerk

Job overview

The purpose of the Accounts/Finance apprentice role is to provide a structured development opportunity for an individual to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become a competent Accounts/Finance assistant, while contributing to the effective delivery of administrative services to the purchase ledger team. The role is designed to support learning through a combination of practical workplace experience and completion of a nationally recognised Level 2 Accounts/Finance assistant Apprenticeship.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive administrative support service to the purchase ledger team. Main duties include the registering and input of invoices purchase ledger system, matching invoices to purchase orders/goods receipt notes, and dealing with supplier queries through liaison with hospital departments and suppliers. To operate within the Division’s/Team’s systems and act as part of a wider finance team.

The responsibilities of the role are to support and engage with different parts of the organisation and interact with internal or external customers. With a focus on adding value, the role of Accounts/Finance apprentice contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested. The flexibility and responsiveness required allows the apprentice to develop a wide range of skills.

The Accounts/Finance apprentice is expected to deliver their responsibilities efficiently and with integrity – showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills. The Accounts/Finance apprentice is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and own time, problem-solving skills, decision-making. The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.

We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

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