Assistant Accountant Apprentice

at  DHL

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT APPRENTICE LEVEL 3 – DHL SUPPLY CHAIN

Are you a motivated, organized person seeking a exciting and rewarding opportunity in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to earn whilst you learn? If you’re looking for change, and you’re ready to make changes … we’re looking for you.
Who are DHL Supply Chain?
Founded in 1969, DHL is the world’s leading logistics company. Our 395,000 people in over 220 countries and territories work every day to help our customers cross borders, reach new markets and grow their businesses. DHL Supply Chain, part of the DHL Group, is the world’s leading logistics provider and by joining DHL Supply Chain, you are joining a company that offers limitless opportunities to grow.
If this sounds like a team you’d like to join … keep reading.
We are looking for an Assistant Accounting Apprentice who will contribute and provide support in the running of a safe and efficient finance function. You will work within clear guidelines to achieve defined outcomes for the business and our customer(s)

The Key Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant will include:

• Processing purchase orders, including maintenance of purchase order/procurement log ensuring all DHL Supply Chain procedures are fully adhered to
• Assist in preparation of periodic and weekly cost reports for both the customer and internal operational management
• Assist in the production of payroll reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monthly reporting, preparation and posting of Journals and Month End Reconciliations
• Production and issue of sales invoices in accurate timely manner
• Assisting with Debt Management

What qualification will you achieve?
During the 18-month apprenticeship you will work to achieve Assistant Accountant Level 3 (AAT)

You won’t find another job like the one you’ll find with DHL Supply Chain. Now, here’s what we need from you:

• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Good IT skills – excel (desirable)
• Eagerness to Learn
• Applicants are required to have a GCSE Grade A* - C (9 – 4) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths
• Have the ability to travel to site and hold a full UK driving license at time of start date

What will you get in return?

• Processing purchase orders, including maintenance of purchase order/procurement log ensuring all DHL Supply Chain procedures are fully adhered to
• Assist in preparation of periodic and weekly cost reports for both the customer and internal operational management
• Assist in the production of payroll reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monthly reporting, preparation and posting of Journals and Month End Reconciliations
• Production and issue of sales invoices in accurate timely manner
• Assisting with Debt Managemen