Summary
To provide efficient and accurate administrative support to the Finance team, with primary responsibility for Accounts Payable activities. The role will ensure supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time, while also providing wider support across finance operations as required.
What you will do at work
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in finance. While the role will initially focus on Accounts Payable, the successful candidate will gain exposure to a broad range of finance activities and be supported in developing their knowledge, skills and responsibilities over time.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
- Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation where applicable.
- Investigate and resolve invoice queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Prepare supplier payment runs and ensure payments are made in accordance with agreed terms.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Maintain accurate supplier records and supporting documentation.
- Assist with the onboarding of new suppliers and maintenance of supplier master data.
Finance administration
- Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
- Support month-end activities, including reconciliations and reporting tasks.
- Assist with processing and allocating financial transactions.
- Respond to internal and external finance-related queries in a professional and timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with company processes, controls and policies.
Wider Finance Support
- Provide support to the sales ledger and credit control processes as required.
- Assist with data analysis, reporting and other finance projects.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and procedures.
- Support the effective use and development of finance systems and technology.
- Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong relationships with suppliers, colleagues and other third parties - Respond promptly to queries regarding invoices and accounts.
Collaboration with internal teams to resolve discrepancies or disputes
Other
- Provide support to the wider finance team as required and offer cover for colleagues during periods of absence, holiday and peak workload
- Assist with ad hoc finance and administrative tasks to support the efficient operation of the finance function
- Contribute to finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing controls, efficiency and reporting capabilities
Training
Training and Qualification Level
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Acounts or Finance Assistant Level 2
- Maintaining an efficient and accurate finance function within a business.
- City of Bristol College (College Green)
- Day Release
Requirements and skills
Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- An interest in Finance
- Previous Finance experience
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English (3/4+) – essential
About this employer
TGS is a market leader in UK aluminium truck body manufacturing. Designed and engineered in-house, developed in partnership with leading OEMs, and tested in the most demanding environments, our truck bodies deliver exceptional strength, durability, and performance that set the industry benchmark.
After this apprenticeship
Full-time employment.
Employee benefits
- Free parking
- Private medical health insurance
- 23 days holiday plus bank holiday
- Christmas break closure