Finance Assistant Apprentice Job

YCFS group are a family-owned business who are based near Pontefract, West Yorkshire.

We operate three companies:

• Your Choice Fire and Security Limited, with nationwide coverage we target commercial and industrial clients, both private and public sector
• Your Staff Shield Limited, a new innovative lone worker solution designed and developed inhouse aimed at retail outlets to protect their staff and provide a conflict management solution.
• Your Solar Energy Limited, a newly formed solar panel installation company aimed at all sectors with an initial focus on the domestic market.

Our mission is to provide innovative solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations, in an honest and open approach. We are committed to an enjoyable workplace environment that fosters professionalism, creativity, collaboration, and growth for all.

Job Overview:

• Assist in entering financial transactions into the accounting system.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Assist in analysing financial data for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist in creating and sending invoices to clients.
• Follow up on outstanding payments and support the accounts receivable process.
• Aid in processing vendor invoices and ensuring timely payments.
• Assist in reconciling vendor statements.
• Assist in maintaining organised financial files and documentation.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth workflow within the department.
• Work towards understanding and adhering to relevant accounting regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of documentation for audits.
• Answer inward calls and help direct the call to the relevant department.
• Actively participate in apprenticeship training enhance accounting knowledge.

Key Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail.
• A keen interest of accounting.
• Telephone manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and develop accounting skills.
• Honesty, integrity, reliability and positivity.