Accounts Administration Apprentice

About Churchill Support Services:

We are one of the UK’s leading Security and Facilities Management Companies. Our people are what make us stand out amongst our competitors and this is why we ensure that our people’s wellbeing is at the forefront of everything we do.

We consistently strive to offer a working environment that makes our employee’s feel valued and motivated. Whilst offering competitive rates of pay, we also consider other factors, such as work/life balance, training, and career opportunities.

We succeed because we employ people who share our Company’s Virtues and put People First, displaying Passion in everything they do and showing Humility when it counts the most.

Churchill has seen year on year growth and continues this trajectory through organic growth and acquisitions. This gives rise to numerous career development opportunities across the Group, and exposure to a varied, exciting and supportive environment.

About the role:

Due to our company’s expansion, we are looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Administration Apprentice to join our dynamic Finance Team. As a centralised function that operates collaboratively across the entire group, we require a dedicated individual to join us in providing accounts administration and customer service support across our group of companies. In this role, you will be provided with exposure across various aspects of the finance function and an opportunity to work closely with the finance team, gaining valuable experience with the potential for future progression into a career in Finance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As an Accounts Administration Apprentice, you will be working to support the Finance Team, building relationships across departments, with customers and other stakeholders. Duties include but are not limited to;

• Building good relationships with key stakeholders
• Dealing with mailbox and call enquiries
• Managing document administration
• Handling customer dispute and processing resolutions
• Using Sage to set up customer and supplier accounts
• Dealing with ad-hoc invoice requests
• Allocating receipts to invoices
• Contacting customers via phone and email to discuss account status
• Creating and sending card payment links and processing receipts
• Supporting the Accounts Receivable Controller with admin duties
• Any other admin duties for the finance team, including suppliers and payroll

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs, graded 9-4 or equivalent, including Maths and English.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Previous experience in administration or customer service is desirable although not essential.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Team working skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Honesty and discretion.

What we can offer in return:

• A level 3 qualification in Customer Service or Business Administration
• Company Benefits Program
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to expert training and development program
• Reward and Recognition scheme
• 28 days of annual leave
• On the job learning and development
• Great company culture
• Supportive environment

Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If you meet the criteria above and are interested in working with Churchill Support Services, a renowned security and facilities management organisation ranked as the UK’s top ACS approved company, we invite you to apply today. Join our team and be a part of our commitment to excellence in the industry.