Accounts Assistant Apprentice
Role
At Lily, we’re always on the lookout for passionate, forward-thinking people to join a company that’s focused on being the leading provider of communication and IT solutions.
An award-winning company, recognised as a World Class employer. We’ve also won the Best Company to Work For, Best Apprenticeship Scheme and Best Overall Sales & Marketing Team at the Comms Dealer industry awards.
The Finance department plays a crucial role, supporting Lily on its growth journey and the Accounts Assistant Apprentice role is an important, integral member of the Finance team.
The role after training will include;
- Process and issue accurate sales ledger invoices to customers
- Accurately processing purchase ledger invoices for multiple suppliers
- Processing expenses onto accounting software
- Handling inbound calls
- Monthly reconciliation and allocation of supplier accounts
- Completing monthly reconciliation of Lily’s main funder ledgers i.e CF
- Setting up new direct debit instructions for customers & processing changes where necessary
- Managing tickets in our customer portal
- Dealing with ad-hoc customer/ supplier queries such as statement requests & payment enquiries
- Taking on ad-hoc tasks within finance function where necessary
- Work towards achieving AAT Level 2 qualification with ambition to progress further
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as required by the organisation. Staff are expected to be flexible in their work in order to deliver the objectives of the organisation.
Training
As an Accounts Assistant Apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your apprenticeship:
- Level 2 Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:
- Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting
- Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
- Progression to a permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship
- Potential to progress onto AAT qualifications
- At Lily, we have a strong focus on the success of our employees, as we recognise that our employees are integral to the overall success of our business
- We invest heavily in your professional development and in turn, give you the opportunity to work at a rapidly growing and ambitious company
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Training Provider
- C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, between 9.00am and 5.30pm.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 3 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 29th May 2025
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 1st July 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- maths & English & 3 other subjects GCSE, grade 5/ C or above (Essential)
About the Employer
- Company
- LILY COMMUNICATIONS LTD
- Location
- UNIT A, MILLSHAW BUSINESS LIVING, GLOBAL AVENUE, LEEDS, England
- Employment Type
- Intermediate Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £17,000 a year
- Posted
- Company
- LILY COMMUNICATIONS LTD
- Location
- UNIT A, MILLSHAW BUSINESS LIVING, GLOBAL AVENUE, LEEDS, England
- Employment Type
- Intermediate Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £17,000 a year
- Posted