Trainee Finance Officer

Job information Trainee Finance Officer from the Company St Petrocs, this latest Trainee Finance Officer job vacancy is located in the city Truro. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Engineering field have been opened and published up to the specified time.

Job Description :

Description

As a Trainee Finance Officer, you will work alongside experienced accountants and be part of the Finance Team whilst undertaking an AAT qualification through the apprenticeship route. Your duties will include working with Excel spreadsheets and the Xero accounts package, and will involve payments and receipts processing, bank reconciliations, inputting invoices, and other general administrative tasks. Over time, you will learn the necessary skills to assist in the preparation of management and year end accounts. Interviews are expected to take place on 6th August.This is a fixed-term contract for the duration of the Apprenticeship. We expect this to be 12-24 months, depending on the level required. We hope to be able to offer full-time permanent employment upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, but are unable to make guarantees. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.

What you’ll be doing.

• Ensure all income is recorded at the time of receipt and is appropriately entered in the organisation’s financial records.

• Ensure costs are recorded appropriately in the organisation’s financial records.

• Ensure all income due is invoiced and received.

• Ensure bank accounts are reconciled on a weekly basis.

• Using our Lightyear system, ensure purchase invoices are authorised according to individual staff limits and agreed to purchase orders, and then imported into our Xero accounts package.

• Ensure suppliers and other entities are paid on time using electronic payment methods wherever possible.

• Investigate and query unusual levels of expenditure.

• Ensure all control accounts are reconciled and assets and liabilities are correctly recorded.

• Ensure financial procedures are recorded, kept up to date, and make best use of the technologies available.

• Monitor and respond to enquiries coming into the team inbox.

• Together with the rest of the Finance Team, raise awareness of cost savings and revenue maximisation.

• Work in other areas of the service as required.

• Attend events as a positive ambassador for St Petrocs, promoting and raising awareness of its services and inspiring existing and potential supporters.

• Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested.

Training to be provided You will undertake the “Accounts Assistant” or the “Assistant Accountant” Apprenticeship (the Levels 2 and 3 Apprenticeship in Accounting respectively), with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Apprenticeship Programme. Your entry level will depend on your prior academic achievements and practical experience. Assessment will be by an “End Point Assessment” and will be graded “Pass” or “Distinction”. This will include two elements:

• A Professional Discussion at Level 3 or an Interview at Level 2. These will include a series of questions allowing you to to display the knowledge and experience you have obtained over your apprenticeship. You will build a Portfolio of reflections and product evidence that will be used for discussion points in the PD or interview.
• A Synoptic Exam at Level 3 or an In-tray exercise at Level 2. The Synoptic will include elements you have learnt throughout your studies of the individual AAT Units and this will contribute towards your end grade.

If you are completing the Level 2 Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship you will undertake studies for the AAT (Level 2) Foundation Certificate in Accounting. Your apprenticeship duration is likely to be 13 months. If you are completing the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship you will undertake studies for the AAT (Level 3) Advanced Diploma in Accounting. If appropriate, the Level 3 Apprenticeship will include those elements of the Level 2 Certificate deemed necessary to underpin your Level 3 studies. It is anticipated that the duration of the Level 3 Apprenticeship would be 13 to 18 months. These studies will underpin both elements of your “end point assessment”. You will receive support from both St Petrocs and Accountancy Learning to complete and achieve your Apprenticeship, and will be given time to study during the week on a day release basis. As you are working towards a professional qualification, it is also expected that you will continue your studies outside of normal office hours. As you learn more in both the office and in your studies, your responsibilities, and the variety of tasks you undertake, are expected to increase. You will need to be able to travel to college for your studies.

Who we’re looking for.

You’ll share our core values: Honesty, Integrity, Equality & DignityImportantly, we’re looking for someone who passionately believes in our mission of ending homelessness. Homelessness is not an inevitability. It can be solved, and it can be prevented. In addition to the criteria outlined below, this post is subject to successful completion of a Basic disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Essential Criteria

• Commitment to our services and the people we serve
• Excellent IT skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, email and database skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with suppliers and colleagues
• Excellent time management skills
• Able to follow processes and maintain high standards
• Comfortable working independently
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities
• Energetic, creative and driven, with a proactive and positive approach

What it’s like working with us.

We know that our staff are at their best when they feel supported, happy, and healthy – at work and at home. To that end, we’re pleased to offer the following employee benefits: Family

• 33 days annual leave a year, including bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity, partner, shared parental, and adoption pay
• Paid time off for neonatal care
• Paid time off for IVF treatment

Financial

• Competitive pension scheme
• Long-service awards
• Non-contributory life insurance (up to 3 x basic salary)
• Paid professional subscriptions (where relevant to role)

Wellbeing

• Enhanced sick pay scheme
• Employee assistance programme (EAP) including access to counselling services
• Free eye tests and free vaccinations

About St Petrocs

We’re working to end homelessness in Cornwall, because every person has a right to a safe and secure home. St Petrocs was established in 1986 as a direct response to people experiencing homelessness in Truro. Over the years, our services have grown – shaped by the needs of the people we support. Today, over 60 staff work together tirelessly to ensure we can provide the best quality of service possible to those people who find themselves vulnerably housed or pushed into homelessness. We are an independent, charitable organisation that provides people in need with somewhere and someone to turn to.