FINANCE ASSISTANT APPRENTICE (AAT LEVEL 3)

Open GI is a leading software development company and a trusted partner to the general insurance industry. Based across the UK and Europe, our support and development services make us a truly diverse organization that offers a range of IT solutions to insurance brokers, insurers, and managing general agents. It is our mission to be both the Technology Partner and Employer of Choice to the UK General Insurance market. Our people are placed at the heart of this and diversity, equality and inclusion are central to everything we do. We know the key to achieving success is to enable a positive, inclusive, and collaborative working culture, and, as part of our commitment, we have signed up for a number of pledges and programmes designed to support and nurture our people. No matter where you sit or which team you are a part of, we want you to know that you contribute in helping us to shape where the company will be in the future. We would love for each employee to be able to talk with pride about our company and, most importantly, consider Open GI to be an inclusive, fun and fulfilling place to work. In this role you will be providing support across a wide range of financial and administrative duties within the Finance team at Open GI, the Finance Assistant Apprentice will gain a Finance Assistant Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting. After the successful completion of the apprenticeship, there will be an opportunity to join the team as a permanent Finance Assistant. Your key responsibilities Support the posting of purchase ledger invoices Support raising purchase orders for the business Post the credit card and employee expenses Support the creation of sales invoices Prepare payment requests on Lloyds Link business banking Post and allocate cash receipts onto ledger Maintain cash books for Open GI Complete month-end bank and balance sheet reconciliations with investigation of variances Assist in the statutory audit process including sample collation. Support the Credit Control Team Your Apprenticeship training Assistant accountant Level 3 provided by BPP 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. What you’ll need to succeed Experience GCSE or equivalent GCSE's including English and Maths (Grade C/5 or above) Essential Skills Exceptional time management skills, with prioritising workloads essential. Excellent communication skills (written, telephone and face to face). Aptitudes Team player and enthusiastic in achieving both personal and team targets and goals. Proactive professional, who can approach work conscientiously. Methodical, striving to ensure successful and timely resolution to client problems. Enthusiastic, confident and customer friendly. Remains calm under pressure and difficult situations. Positive attitude towards learning new skills. Mission and Values Our mission is to be both the Technology Partner and Employer of choice for the UK General Insurance Market. Our values are central to this vision, as they represent how we collaborate how we work together in synergy and continually deliver for our customers: Accountability: We take personal pride in finding solutions and achieving results Innovation: We lead the market by being proactive, product-led and forward thinking Teamwork: We work collaboratively, recognising and celebrating success Trust: We build trust on integrity, transparency and respect We are looking for an individual who embraces our values in their actions, decisions, communications and processes to inspire positivity and, ultimately, exceptional performance. Benefits package Salary of £12,720 per annum depending on skills and experience Company pension Bonus opportunity Life assurance and critical illness cover Cycle to work scheme Perkbox – an exclusive platform offering a wide range of discounts and benefits Holiday entitlement of 25 days per annum, increasing to 26 days per annum after three years of service & a holiday purchase scheme A hybrid approach to work Opportunity for a more flexible approach to start, finish, and lunchtimes to allow you to better manage events outside of work Social clubs - whether you’re into your cycling, crafts, or other hobbies, we have a number of groups at Open GI where individuals who enjoy the same pursuits can get together Wellbeing – wills at work scheme, employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders Please be aware that we are looking for candidates who are currently based within a 50 mile radius of our Worcester office. 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