Employer description

P&O Ferrymasters operates from over 20 locations in 13 countries and work with some of the best-known global household names. We are a part of D.P. World who are one of the largest global logistics companies in the world; at any one time 10% of all shipping containers in the world are being shipped by D.P. World. Come and join us to kickstart your career in a diverse and quickly evolving and expanding company and industry.

Main description

This role is in our UK accounts department where you will be assisting the Purchase Ledger team to ensure accurate processing of invoices, managing supplier accounts, and handling payments. This could lead to a wider role within the accounts function within the business.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work
You will work with the Purchase Ledger Team and you will:

• Process and scan invoices and manually input supplier invoices into the company’s accounting system
• Check invoices and obtain approvals for payment
• Deal with any customer queries by phone or email
• Learn to manage accounts
• Set up new or amend existing supplier accounts 
• Check payment dates are met according to payment terms
• Receive and distribute post to the department
• Support with managing customer accounts and communication
• Learn and adapt to the fast-paced office environment

Training to ne provided

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation
BLUE SKY ASSESSING & CONSULTANCY LTD

Your training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Your training plan
The apprenticeship includes on the job training from qualified team members and regular virtual training with a training organisation - Diverse Futures Ltd. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

More training information
Diverse Futures Ltd
London

Entry Requirements

Essential qualifications
GCSE in: English (grade 4) and Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Ability to memorise info
• Punctual
• Professional

Future prospects

There is an opportunity to take up a full-time permanent position once the apprenticeship successfully completed .P&O Ferrymasters offers career advancement within the UK or across the wider business and D.P. World