Finance Apprentice

Welcome to DGI!

With offices in Manchester, Ireland, Germany and the USA, DGI is a full-service Travel Management Company (TMC) specialising in the humanitarian, academic and not-for-profit sectors. We are proud, passionate and mindful in our work and about what we do, and we hold these as our Company Values.

As leaders in the Charity, Academic, Humanitarian, and Not-For-Profit sectors, we provide dedicated support to our clients to help them fulfil their missions to make a difference. Our DGI Study Trips (DST) division specialises in educational group travel, working in partnership with Colleges, Universities and other education providers, to tailor bespoke study experiences and travel itineraries to inspire students outside of the classroom.

It's an exciting time to come and join us!

We have an opportunity for a Finance Apprentice to join our Accounts Payable team. Whilst working and learning within the team, we will support you in your study for the Level 2 AAT qualification in-conjunction with our approved apprentice training provider.

As a Finance Apprentice in the Accounts Payable Team you will ensure that all sales and purchases made on behalf of the business are accounted for and reconciled accurately. Key tasks will include:

• Credit Card & Cash Payments posting and reconciliation, resolving queries and resolving differences
• Respond to internal/external queries in respect of bookings supplier invoices / payments /refunds
• Support the preparation and monitoring of ISO information as required
• Resolving unallocated cash postings by getting additional information required from suppliers
• Managing the accounts payable helpdesk, responding to queries both internal and external with an exceptionally high standard of customer service to both
• Provide quick and timely information to the Management Accountant/Financial Controller on purchases /payments
• Ensure adherence to timetable
• Identify areas of weakness in role to meet information needs of users and in doing so identify own training needs

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s grades 4 – 9, including Maths and English
• Good numerical and written skills
• Competent user of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Professional level of customer service

In return you will receive:

• Salary of £16k p.a. (apprenticeship rate)
• Learning and training to support your study of Level 2 AAT qualification
• Excellent opportunities for progression in a fast-growing company
• 23.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 24.5 days after 1 year service
• Birthday Leave (in your birthday month)
• Option to buy or sell additional annual leave
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Season ticket loan
• Discounted staff travel
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Reward scheme and benefits platform
• Enhanced Leave and Pay entitlements above Statutory Minimums

If you are interested in the Finance Apprentice role and meet the criteria outlined above, then please get in touch. Our working hours are 8.45am - 5.30pm, Monday – Friday and our office is based in central Manchester.

We are committed to supporting flexible working, where feasible, in alignment with the requirements of the role and the business.

Please visit our company LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/company/dgi-travel/ to learn more about us and what we do.

PASSIONATE - We’re driven to help make the world a better place, creating dynamic partnerships with our customers and an environment for our people to thrive.

BOLD - We embrace innovation and challenge the status quo to deliver outstanding results.

MINDFUL - We prioritise sustainability, ethical practices, and responsible travel, ensuring that our service leave a positive and lasting impression.

We are an inclusive, equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and value difference, and treat everyone with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Pay: £16,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• What's your notice period
• Do you hold a visa to work and live in the UK? If yes, please share more details of the type of visa and expiry date

Work Location: In person