Accounts Assistant Apprentice - Northampton, United Kingdom - Starting Off

Starting Off
Starting Off
Verified Company
Northampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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MUST HAVE 2 YEARS+ EXPERIENCE


Our client are an luxury shoemaker of rich innovation and traditional excellence, anchored in an exceptional heritage of English craftsmanship.

Established in Northampton in 1873, the brand's expertise quickly earned recognition from its modest beginnings
- from a small workshop in Northampton to global expansion. Its patronage was bestowed by HM Queen Elizabeth II in 1965. In 1999, the luxury house was acquired by Prada Group, a paradigm of artisanal excellence in its own right and the ideal ally to help theshoemaker take its brand to the next chapter.

Reinventing the English roots and championing timeless craftsmanship and traditions:
Their long-established innovation and authenticity remain paramount with unique designs across shoes and accessories for menand for women.


JOB PURPOSE - Assisting the Finance department to ensure all accounting activities are carried out while making sure that performance targets are met. Assisting in the month-end reporting to the parent company, assisting treasury reports,assisting in budgeting and forecasting and managing all finance-related activities. The role also involves liaising with Auditors and Tax consultants and ensuring the in-house stock and ordering system is accurately maintained


RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain and undertake banking, credit card and account reconciliations posting all payments to relevant ledgers ensuring any discrepancies are investigated and balance sheet accounts are reconciled
  • Coding of invoices for input into SAP
  • Administration and management of company expense claims including company credit cards
  • Processing overseas and UK payments using online banking facilities
  • Assisting in month end processes including accruals and prepayment bank reconciliations
  • Supporting fiscal yearend processes including external audit
  • Contract negotiation and administration of utilities and telecoms agreements
  • Attending stock takes in both Finished goods and Raw materials warehouses
  • Ensure all Health, Safety and legislative requirements are met and adhered to. Maintain high standard of presentation, housekeeping, and hygiene within your designated area.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Begun an AAT course
  • At least 2 years accounting experience is required, ideally within an accounting department.
  • Be an effective communicator, able to work within both a team structure and as an individual coordinator.
  • Good IT skills as will be working on various software, Proficient in Excel
  • Have a flexible and adaptable approach, required to provide service levels to the Luxury market.
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