Accountant Graduate Apprentice

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties include;

• Support and embrace continuous improvement culture.
• Support preparation of monthly reporting submitted to corporate reporting team.
• Intercompany reporting and reconciliations, including recharges between entities and posting of invoices.
• Management of a number of multi-currency bank accounts including revaluation and reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset register.
• Preparation of journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analysis of costs against budget and forecasts.
• Supporting the accounting and submission of VAT, Intrastat and EC sales (3 registrations).
• Support FP&A team in preparing forecasts and budgets.
• Ensuring strict adherence to internal controls.
• Support group tax team for tax return preparation and tax analysis.
• Produce KPIs for various parts of finance.
• Any other adhoc tasks as needed.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Accounting and Taxation Professional Level 7 - ACCA

The gold standard in Accountancy Apprenticeships, this programme enables individuals to become fully qualified in a profession which is globally recognised and respected in areas of accountancy, taxation, finance and business.

ACCA is ideal if you're looking to progress your career and become a chartered accountant, or work in an accountancy, audit or tax firm. ACCA consists of three levels; Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills, and Strategic Professional, and you'll need to complete relevant work experience at some point before you can qualify.

ACCA qualification is made up of three levels:

• Applied Knowledge helps you understand the role of accounting in the business environment, and develop the practical skills and techniques expected of an accountant working in business. You can complete Applied Knowledge in six to 12 months.
• Applied Skills encourages you to develop a broad understanding of the role of accounting in business, and how to interpret financial information.
• By studying Strategic Professional, you'll learn advanced techniques, skills, and the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operating at a senior level. Once you've successfully passed you can apply to be a full member of ACCA. Fully qualified ACCA members have abundant job prospects in a variety of industries and countries. In the final stage of ACCA, you'll be working as an assistant (qualified) supervisor or a financial analyst.
  You will also be required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA), which will include a case study exam and project report.

As part of the apprenticeship you will complete innovative skills and behaviours that are essential to complement the vital technical training. They are designed to support learners in developing essential competencies and embedding their learning within the context of their organisation. Delivered with motivation and engagement at heart, learners can practice these essential competencies with industry peers in a realistic environment.

Training will be provided by attending either face-to-face classroom based lessons or Live Online. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of your time towards it.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We are looking for an individual with ambition and excellent communication to work join our EMEA and APAC finance team. They should have strong analytical ability, keen eye for detail and the self-motivation necessary to pass professional examinations and build career within Finance..

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical

Qualifications

Other Degree (Grade 2.2) Essential

Things to consider

Working hours are 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday. Benefits include: 25 days holiday. Pension. Medical insurance. Onsite parking.