Finance Apprentice

Begin your career as a Finance Apprentice at Milewood Healthcare, helping to support adults with learning difficulties. Gain valuable experience in finance while working with a caring and supportive team. Benefit from excellent training and genuine opportunities for progression in a growing sector. Make a difference with a leading UK care provider.

The duties and responsibilities involved in this role will involve:  

Invoice Processing:

• Accurately input invoices into the accounting system.
• Verify invoices for accuracy, appropriate coding, and proper authorisation.
• Match invoices with purchase orders where applicable.
• Raise invoices accurately and in a timely manner in line with agreed terms.
• Allocate incoming payments to customer accounts promptly and accurately.

Customer Account Management:

• Update and maintain customer account details within the accounting system.
• Reconcile customer accounts regularly to ensure accuracy of records.

Payment Support:

• Assist in preparing payment runs.
• Ensure all payments are processed in accordance with agreed terms.
• Monitor payment schedules and flag any urgent or overdue payments.

Account Reconciliation:

• Reconcile supplier / customer statements to ensure all transactions are accounted for.
• Perform bank reconciliations for supplier / customer payments, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
• Assist in reconciling bank accounts related to purchase / sales transactions.

Supplier / Local Authority Communication:

• Respond promptly to supplier / local authority enquiries regarding invoices or payments.
• Liaise with suppliers / local authorities to resolve any disputes or issues on accounts.

Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all accounts payable / receivable transactions.
• Ensure proper filing of invoices, statements, and other relevant documentation.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Support compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in preparing reports on accounts payable / receivable activities as required.

Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer. 

Block release/day release.

You will undertake the Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 standard.     

Apprenticeship search / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed.  

You will undertake both on and off the job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience.