Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship - Nadat and Co

Payroll Administration

• Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payroll.

• Review timesheets, hours worked, overtime and payroll adjustments.

• Investigate and resolve payroll queries.

• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.

• Liaise with managers and HR regarding payroll-related matters.

Credit Control & Invoicing

• Monitor outstanding invoices and actively manage aged debt.

• Contact customers, local authorities and other organisations regarding

outstanding payments.

• Prepare and issue invoices, credit notes and statements.

• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment discrepancies.

• Maintain accurate credit control records and support timely debt collection.

Accounts Payable & Payments

• Process supplier invoices and ensure accurate allocation to the relevant

businesses and cost centres.

• Prepare supplier payment runs and scheduled payments for authorisation.

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

• Monitor outstanding bills and payment deadlines.

• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records.

Bank Reconciliations & Financial Records

• Complete regular bank reconciliations across multiple company accounts.

• Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences.

• Accurately record financial transactions within the accounting system.

• Assist with month-end procedures and financial reporting.

• Support the Finance Manager with management accounts preparation.

Local Authority Contracts & Administration

• Maintain and organise local authority contracts, placement agreements and

financial documentation.

• Ensure agreed fees and contractual arrangements are accurately recorded.

• Liaise with local authorities regarding purchase orders, invoices, payment

queries and contract amendments.

• Monitor contractual changes and ensure finance records are updated

accordingly.

• Support the finance team with contract-related correspondence and

administration.

General Finance Administration

• Manage finance-related emails and respond to internal and external enquiries

professionally.

• Maintain accurate financial records and electronic filing systems.

• Assist with financial reports, spreadsheets and data analysis.

• Liaise with operational managers, suppliers and external stakeholders.

• Support the Finance Manager with additional finance duties as required.

Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship.

Higher level AAT apprenticeship available.

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