Finance Apprentice (Amphenol Ltd)
AMPHENOL LIMITED · Kent, CT5 3JF
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
We welcome applications from individuals who have already completed a Level 2 AAT qualification and are looking to further develop their skills through the Level 3 AAT apprenticeship.
The work
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Finance Apprentice to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience whilst studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.The successful candidate will support the finance function across a range of activities, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, cash management, reporting, and manufacturing costing processes. Full training and support will be provided.
Duties and Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger
- Process supplier invoices accurately and promptly.
- Match purchase orders and invoices.
- Resolve invoice queries with suppliers and internal departments.
- Assist with supplier statement reconciliations.
Sales Ledger
- Monitor customer accounts and assist with credit control activities.
- Allocate customer receipts.
- Investigate and resolve customer account queries.
- Assist with intercompany statement reconciliations.
Financial Reporting
- Assist in month-end close activities.
- Prepare journal entries under supervision.
- Maintain financial records and documentation.
- Assist with audit requests and compliance activities.
Administration
- Maintain accurate finance records and filing systems.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.
- Undertake general administrative duties as required.
- Answering and forwarding calls as and when required.
Training
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Training provider: BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
What you come out with
- Fixed-term contract apprenticeship, duration 13 months
- Fully supported finance apprenticeship programme (e.g. AAT Level 2/3/4).
- Study time and training support.
- Exposure to a wide range of finance activities.
- Career development opportunities within finance and accounting.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Numerical skills
- Microsoft Office skills
- Excel skills
- Positive & proactive approach
- Reliable & professional
- Able to work independently
- Curious & eager to learn
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English and Maths 4/C or above
Things to consider
Comfortable working with data and systems.
The employer
Amphenol Corporation is one of the world’s largest designers and manufacturers of interconnect systems, including electrical, fibre optic, antennas, sensors and specialty cable.
We are leaders in our field with a diversified presence in high growth areas, including automotive, communications, commercial aerospace, industrial, IT, defence and mobile.
Workplace
- Thanet Way, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3JF