Sales ledger and billing Apprentice

Role: Sales Ledger and Billing Apprentice
Location: Head Office - Bromsgrove
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week
Salary: Relevant apprentice rates
Benefits: 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Free On-Site Parking

Welcome to Polaris, one of the UK's leading communities of children's service providers! For over 30 years, we've been dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through our independent fostering and adoption agencies, Leaving Care services, Residential, Education, and bespoke children's services.

Our nurturing community is driven by a shared ambition to achieve the best outcomes for every child in our care. We believe in the potential of our children, young people, families, and staff, and we are excited about their futures!

Are you ready to kickstart your career in finance? We are on the lookout for a motivated Sales Ledger and Billing Apprentice to join our Finance Department. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and a comprehensive understanding of finance operations.

As part of your journey, you will be supported to complete the AAT qualification, setting you up for success!

In this role, you will be trained to assist the team with a variety of tasks, including:

• Ensuring timely payment collections through effective communication with customers
• Contacting local authorities for updates on outstanding invoices (with guidance)
• Assisting in raising invoices and credit notes using both automated systems and manual postings
• Posting received payments onto the finance system
• Updating records to track payment due dates
• Supporting the team in minimizing overdue debt
• Learning to maintain accurate sales ledger records
• Resolving customer queries via phone and email
• Creating manual invoices for additional services
• Keeping organized notes and records for audit purposes
• Meeting deadlines and adapting to the finance team's needs

We are looking for someone who possesses the following skills and experience:

• GCSE qualifications are essential
• Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Suite, especially Excel
• Experience in a finance function within a large organization is a plus

At Polaris, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Please note that the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.

Join us in our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!