Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Apprentice Accounts Assistant Location – Ipswich Job Type – Full Time, Permanent Working Hours - 37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday, with 30 minutes for lunch. Salary: £12,480 - £15,000 EPPH is looking for a school leaver to join theirFinance team and who is keen to start their career journey in the world of accountancy! The successful candidate must be personable, work well within a team environment, and be willing to learn all aspects of the accounting function in a fast-paced environment. Main responsibilities will include: * Process purchase invoices, reconciling to purchase orders on the business CRM system * Set up new supplier maintaining existing account details within the purchase ledger * Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements, raising queries and chasing Project Managers and Suppliers * Payment runs * Issue monthly remittances to external Suppliers * Process staff business expenses * Process business credit card transactions Other responsibilities: * Bank reconciliations * Credit card reconciliations * Sending monthly CIS statements to subcontractors * Sending customer statements * Other ad hoc duties Typical qualities of a successful candidate include: * Demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel and Power Point) * Strong Maths and English skills * Very good attention to detail * Great interpersonal and communications skills * Self-discipline and ability to work on own initiative * Good team working skills Key requirements: * GCSE or equivalent 5's GCSE- including English and Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent) * A Level or equivalent in accountancy or business-related subjects preferred Benefits: * Fully funded training towards the AAT Qualification * Opportunity for career progression * Company Pension Scheme * Private Medical Insurance * 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, including long service benefit * Company Bonus Scheme * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and 24/7 online GP service available to you and your family * Free Parking