Finance apprentice

We are now looking for a Finance Apprentice to join the growing Finance team. To provide general financial support to finance staff whilst undertaking learning and development to progress with the AAT qualification over the term of the apprenticeship. The Finance Apprentice will gain hands on experience while working towards the AAT Level 3 advanced diploma in accounting. Training, support and development will be provided in order to help the apprentice progress towards full competence across the required range of activities. The role will work with various teams in the Finance function offering a broad range of experience, this will include working in the following areas: Accounts Payable, Procurement, General Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis.,

• To undertake a learning and development programme leading to an AAT Level 3 Advanced Accounting
• Processing of supplier invoices and payments, handling and resolving queries that arise
• Completing bank and other account reconciliations Processing journal entries as may be required
• Submitting reconciliations and SOX controls into Blackline financial close system as required
• Assisting with on-boarding new vendors and the creation of new purchase orders
• Assisting in the preparation of VAT returns for UK and European markets
• Assisting in the preparation of the year-end financial statements, and supporting
• financial audits including providing information to auditors
• Preparation of various financial reports using data from Dynamics 365 and/or Adaptive Planning
• Assisting with the production of the management accounts, including supporting
• others to monitor expenditure, investigate variances, and update financial forecasts
• Undertaking other regular and ad hoc accounting or administrative activities, as required.
  
  Good communication skills, both written and oral. (E)
• Able to analyse and compile data and information in a clear format accurately and with attention to detail. (E)
• Experience of using MS Office applications effectively (including Excel, Word, and Outlook). (P)
• Experience of working in a team and independently to deliver to deadlines. (P)
• Able to work under their own initiative, understanding when to ask questions/seek clarification (P)
• Able to organise and prioritise work demands sensibly and logically, and work flexibly to meet the needs of the team and the organisation. (E)