Accounts Apprentice HOME LEISURE DIRECT LTD

Home Leisure Direct Ltd is seeking an Account Administrator to join our team. This position will be responsible for day-to-day financial operations of the company, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger account maintenance.

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40 to £21,673.60

    21 Days Holiday + bank holidays 5 days paid sick leave per annum (upon completion of probationary period) Work from home Bonus scheme Casual dress Company events Health & wellbeing programme Company pension (depending on eligibility)

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm, no evenings, bank holidays or weekends required

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    04 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000195881

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

·       Processing customer sales receipts on Xero via multiple payment platforms

·       Reconciling our debtors account, ensuring all customers have paid, paid on time and the correct amounts.

·       Processing customer refunds

·       Processing supplier invoices on Xero and our in-house sales order system

·       Preparing weekly supplier payment runs

·       Purchasing sundry items requested by colleagues from across the business

·       Communication with all departments within the business and suppliers to ensure supplier payments are prioritised correctly

·       Monitoring and managing the creditors reports ensuring our accounts are always up to date

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Assistant accountant level 3 qualification e.g. AAT level 3

Functional skills if required.

Home Leisure Direct, we will support you through your chosen course, providing support from your colleagues and time to study and take exams. We will support you through completing higher lever courses if you wish and provide a professional working environment giving you the opportunity to apply your skills in a live working environment.   

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

It is expected that you will continue to work through to AAT Level 4 but other courses such as data analytics are also desirable. We are very open minded and if you feel there is something that will benefit you and the comany other than these, will be happy to look into it. Career progession is flexible as we are a constantly evolving company. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

You will be working on a hybrid contract where you will have the option to work from home 4 days a week. We work in the office on a Wednesday but we reserve the right to change this at any time. You must be able to reliably travel to the office

About the employer

Home Leisure Direct Ltd specialise in games room products for both domestic and commercial customers. We are an innovative company always looking for opportunities to grow and adapt to the market and always be be the best at what we do.

Employer

HOME LEISURE DIRECT LTD

Address

UNIT 7A

POINT 4

SECOND WAY

BS11 8DF

Contact

Amy Emmans

amy@homeleisuredirect.com

01454413636

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Training

Training provider

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

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