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John Pye Auctions is the UK’s largest auction house network, holding over 1,400 auctions on behalf of high street brands, UK banks, finance houses property agents and government authorities. We are proud to have been named the fastest growing auction company in the UK and our continued growth is testament to the dedicated team of staff and our valued customers and clients.
What you will love about this role:
Working hours - 9am to 5pm.
Up to two days work from home
Competitive salary.
Study support available.
Generous annual bonus scheme.
Attractive pension scheme.
31 days annual leave + work-free birthday (This will be prorated if part time).
Excellent work-life balance.
Fantastic internal progression opportunities with professional training.
Achievement and long service company awards, to include our quarterly £6,000 ‘Don Burton Award’ (conditions apply).
Free on-site parking, retail discount scheme.
Free on-site gym.
Good public transport services
Regular team social events and sports event opportunities including complimentary and discounted tickets.
Your duties as Finance Apprentice will include:
Collating all purchase invoices for approval
Ensuring all relevant invoices are approved for payment
Correctly coding all invoices in respect of nominal ledger and department
Check & reconcile supplier statements
Completing the supplier payment run
Sending remittances to suppliers and dealing with any supplier queries
Ordering goods on behalf of departments
Processing staff expenses
Posting all banking sheets into SAGE
Postings all vendor reports into SAGE
Processing client payments in the bank
Posting client payments onto SAGE
Filing of all invoices
Proactively involved in process improvement
Weekly updating of auction sheets
Ad hoc projects delegated by seniors
Skills Required:
Strong numeracy skills
Ability to analyse and interpret data
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Experience with Sage 50 and Xero (preferable)
Qualifications Required:
AAT Level 2 (preferable) or A Levels grades A-C
GCSE's grades 4-9 including Maths and English
Training:
Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3
Personal Qualities:
Keen attention to detail
Positive and professional attitude
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and prioritise
Ability to deliver deadlines and manage stakeholders
Prospects:
The opportunity to continue studying towards becoming a fully qualified accountant. There will be an opportunity to develop a broad understanding of our business with plenty of opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
John Pye Auctions is the UK’s largest auction house network, holding over 1,400 auctions on behalf of high street brands, UK banks, finance houses property agents and government authorities. We are proud to have been named the fastest growing auction company in the UK and our continued growth is testament to the dedicated team of staff and our valued customers and clients.
What you will love about this role:
Working hours - 9am to 5pm.
Up to two days work from home
Competitive salary.
Study support available.
Generous annual bonus scheme.
Attractive pension scheme.
31 days annual leave + work-free birthday (This will be prorated if part time).
Excellent work-life balance.
Fantastic internal progression opportunities with professional training.
Achievement and long service company awards, to include our quarterly £6,000 ‘Don Burton Award’ (conditions apply).
Free on-site parking, retail discount scheme.
Free on-site gym.
Good public transport services
Regular team social events and sports event opportunities including complimentary and discounted tickets.
Your duties as Finance Apprentice will include:
Collating all purchase invoices for approval
Ensuring all relevant invoices are approved for payment
Correctly coding all invoices in respect of nominal ledger and department
Check & reconcile supplier statements
Completing the supplier payment run
Sending remittances to suppliers and dealing with any supplier queries
Ordering goods on behalf of departments
Processing staff expenses
Posting all banking sheets into SAGE
Postings all vendor reports into SAGE
Processing client payments in the bank
Posting client payments onto SAGE
Filing of all invoices
Proactively involved in process improvement
Weekly updating of auction sheets
Ad hoc projects delegated by seniors
Skills Required:
Strong numeracy skills
Ability to analyse and interpret data
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
Experience with Sage 50 and Xero (preferable)
Qualifications Required:
AAT Level 2 (preferable) or A Levels grades A-C
GCSE's grades 4-9 including Maths and English
Training:
Advanced Diploma - AAT Level 3
Personal Qualities:
Keen attention to detail
Positive and professional attitude
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and prioritise
Ability to deliver deadlines and manage stakeholders
Prospects:
The opportunity to continue studying towards becoming a fully qualified accountant. There will be an opportunity to develop a broad understanding of our business with plenty of opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The AAT Finance Apprentice position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Nottingham offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.