Finance Apprenticeship

Key Responsibilities:

• Work under the daily instruction of Finance Team Leaders/Managers/Seniors in the areas listed above
• Process daily transactions accurately and efficiently in accordance with department procedures
• Monitor and control incoming communications and mailbox of designated area
• Escalate any errors; omissions; risks and unusual issues promptly and effectively
• Encourage good office management at all times such as: filing; consistent digital archiving; tidy desks and work areas; secure waste control; appropriate health & safety; suitability of equipment provided
• Assist in regular reconciliations, highlighting any issues promptly and effectively
• Support the implementation of change to improve efficiencies and reporting to meet the strategic needs of the business
• Support the development of Agresso (the Finance Accounting system), including further development of the reporting and the efficiency of finance processes
• Promote and lead a culture that develops expert insight skills, encourages innovation and the identification of operational and process improvements
• Ensure group accounting policies are consistently applied
• With support, assist colleagues with ad hoc projects and queries
• Assist with external end of year audit as required and requested

• Be computer literate (note: training will be given on PA accounts system)
• Understand and be competent with numerical data
• Be organised and mindful of deadlines and be able to prioritise work effectively

• Be smart
• Punctual
• Have a friendly attitude
• Have a good attitude towards learning the job
• Be confident talking on the telephone
• Be able to work within a small team as well as independently during holidays

• Minimum 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) grades C or above including maths and English (achieved or predicted)

A permanent position in the Finance team may be offered if:

• Required standards are met at work & college and a business need exists