We are offering the successful candidate the chance to learn as you earn! Working as part of our Purchase to Pay Team, you will be enrolled on the Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship scheme to allow you to gain a nationally recognised qualification.

This programme will combine dedicated workplace mentoring, on-the-job experience, access to high-quality online resources alongside an outstanding blended delivery model from our course provider. You will receive support not only from your mentor and team but also from your course tutor.

In this hybrid role, you will be able to work from home as well as at our Support Centre, and you will be given dedicated time to study (this will be allocated as 20% of your working week). You’ll study modules online with the requirement to sit the exams at one of the course providers test centres.

This role will be on an 18-month fixed term contract to enable you to complete the apprenticeship. Whilst a permanent role cannot be guaranteed at this stage, there may be opportunities beyond the initial 18 months This will be assessed throughout the programme.

As Payments and Controls Administrator, you will be assisting with the day to day operation of the payments and AP controls processes. The role will include processing payments, assisting with queries, and ensuring control of the purchase ledge in line with agreed processes and procedures.

You will have regular communication with key internal customers and escalate any business-critical issues.

You will work towards individual goals and objectives as well as helping to deliver services within service levels agreed.

To be eligible for the course, you will need to have a minimum of 5 GCSES, including maths and English (at GCSE grade A-C/4-9 or a relevant level 2 qualification)

Whether you are looking for your first role in finance or have some experience but want to top up your skills and competencies, we welcome all applications. This apprenticeship will allow you to add value to our organisation as you learn and further your knowledge and skills.

This role would suit individuals who have a strong attention to detail, with an ability to plan and organise work.

You’ll need to be a team player, with a strong customer service focus and possess problem solving skills.

You’ll need excellent communication and IT skills and be able to use your own initiative.

As a progressive Co-operative Society, we want the people in our communities to thrive, for generations to come. Our people are the energy behind this positive change. We’re looking for like-minded people who want to support our communities and to know the needs of the people who live in them, to help us reach our goal of creating a sustainable society for all.

To find out more about working for us, visit our website www.careers.coop

Location :Lichfield

Closing Date :9th Feb, 2023

HOW TO APPLY

Click Here to Submit your CV and Application on Company Website