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Future Connect is a dynamic Training and Recruitment company dedicated to delivering exceptional service and innovative solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Accounts Assistant Apprentice. This role offers an exciting opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of accounting. Job Description: The Accounts Assistant Apprentice will play a crucial role in supporting the finance department with various accounting tasks and ensuring the smooth operation of financial processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong aptitude for numbers, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Responsibilities: - Assist with day-to-day accounting tasks such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries. - Process invoices, expense reports, and other financial documents accurately and in a timely manner. - Reconcile bank statements and credit card transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness. - Assist in preparing financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and documentation. - Assist with payroll processing and related tasks as needed. - Respond to inquiries from vendors, clients, and internal stakeholders regarding billing and payment issues. - Collaborate with team members to streamline processes and improve efficiency within the finance department. - Support month-end and year-end close processes by preparing journal entries and performing reconciliations. - Assist with ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned by management.

Farla Medical was established in 2002 and is today is recognised as a prominent UK supplier to GPs, Clinic and Hospitals (Private and NHS). Distributing over 20,000 branded consumables and equipment, Farla is also a leading manufacturer of over 700+ of their own brand label medical supplies lines including everyday consumables, surgical instrument packs and care products (including MediRange, EconoTest and Instramed). Job Title / Department Junior Credit Controller Reporting to: Accounts Department Farla Medical was founded in 2002 to develop, manufacture and distribute medical supplies (consumables and equipment) • precision instrument production • quality clinical governance • excellent customer service • competitive pricing • fast efficient delivery to GPs, Clinics, Hospitals (Private and NHS). "Farla Always Delivers"​. Today Farla is recognised as a leading UK supplier and manufacturer of medical supplies and care products supplying over 10,000 products and manufacturing 700+ own label lines through MediRange, EconoTest and InstraMed umbrella brands. "Farla. Excellence Delivered”. Our Requirements We are looking for a Junior Credit Controller and offer a fantastic opportunity for a highly commercial and enthusiastic individual ideally with 1-3 years’ experience in a fast-paced manufacturing and distribution sector to join our Finance team (medical supplies sector would be desirable but not essential). Highly motivated and with excellent people skills you are looking to take the next big step to be part of re-structuring of our Finance Department and growth of a leading UK Medical Supplies company and influence the future of how our business runs and our Company grows. Overview You will already have experiences in a Credit Controller role. Working within the Finance Dept and closely with Senior Management, Purchasing and the Customer Service Teams, this role will suit a highly organised individual with multi-tasking ability who is able to work with a variety of people and work to financial timelines and objectives. Your qualities will include strong analytical and excel skills, self-starter and ability to use your initiative. Your main responsibilities are the Provision of Credit Controller Services Working alongside the Finance team members to free up their time to add value: General accounting duties including posting invoices / accounts payable / receivable Reconciling accounts and do the same for the month end for the whole debtor ledger Additional bank reconciliation / Amazon Reconciliation Credit cards reconciliation and CC payments (credit/ debits) Posting information to accounting journals or accounting software from such source documents Follow-up / debt chasing payments / monies owed (below a certain amount) Maintain complete sets of financial records / keep track of accounts, Reconciliation of accounts to ensure their accuracy The Services will also include any other tasks which the Parties may agree on Liaising with management accounts team to ensure correct reporting of sales reports, margin and costs Understanding of the CRM / financial reporting system (Khaos) and liaising with the internal support providers for specific requirements / needs Work in line with agreed KPIs, standards, policies and regulations Required skills & experience: Minimum 1-3+ years’ work experience Numerate with excellent attention to detail. Excellent data input skills. Part Qualified/Passed Finalists – CIMA/ACCA Experienced IT capabilities including Microsoft Office suite / Outlook with strong Excel skills Prior use of Sage or other CRM Sales Management System (desirable) – we currently use Khaos (training will be given) Behavioural: Self-starter with willingness to assume responsibility and take charge Good time-management and multi-tasking skills with the ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage workloads Motivated to bring new ideas and best practice to the team and company Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in a team-oriented environment as a key player Self-motivated, confident and focused approach to get the job done Ability to work under pressure (and remain calm) and easily adapt to changing priorities and demands Committed, punctual and reliable Great negotiating and customer service skills as role requires regular internal and external communication