Accounting Apprentice (Immediate Start)

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Apprentice Assistant Accountant to help with finance tasks including inventory preparations, banking processes, and reporting. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths and English and be enthusiastic about learning UK GAAP and FIA Financial Regulations. This role offers opportunities to develop skills in a collaborative environment, with a starting salary of £21,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Starting salary of £21,000

Performance bonus

Podium bonus based on F1 results

36 days annual leave

Access to private healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced team environment.
• Curiosity about business operations and strong analytical skills.
• Accountable for delivering high-quality, accurate work.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of inventory adjustment documents and stock counts.
• Process daily banking and cashflow reporting.
• Conduct month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Collaborative working

Problem resolution

Communication (written and verbal)

Education

Maths GCSE level 5 or above

English Language GCSE level 5 or above

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purpose of the role is to…

• Assistance in preparation of inventory adjustment documents and annual stock counts, ensuring correct process is followed.
• Assistance in processing daily banking and cashflow reporting.
• Month end close, including Balance Sheet reconciliations, journal postings and consolidating approval pack
• Fixed asset maintenance including capitalisation, disposals and verification.
• Accounts Receivable processes; raising on sales orders, chasing of overdue debt and analysis
• Preparation of monthly KPI reports and Dashboards for the wider Finance team.
• Assisting the Company Accountant with preparation of data for External Audit and Ad Hoc analysis.

THEREFORE WE NEED YOU TO…

Be skilled at…

• Working collaboratively and building positive, constructive business relationships
• Proactively approaching problem resolution and process improvement

Have Experience Of…

• Working within a team in a fast paced environment

Demonstrate knowledge of…

• Microsoft Excel
• Good communication both written and verbal

Hold These Qualifications…

• Maths GCSE level 5 or above
• English Language GCSE level 5 or above
• This role is not suitable for those pursuing higher level education at university

Be…

• Curious about how businesses operate, with the ability to critically evaluate and interpret different data sources
• Keen to learn and understand both UK GAAP and FIA Financial Regulations
• Accountable for delivering high quality, accurate work

What can we offer you?

Working towards apprenticeship Assistant Accountant (Level 3) or Accounting Technician (Level 4)

We offer the opportunity to work in a state of the art Technology Centre, being involved in exciting technological challenges alongside some of the world’s best engineers. You will get the opportunity to engineer solutions in world class facilities and, having been thoroughly proven at our Technology Centre.

Our Benefits Package Includes

• A starting salary of £21,000pa, increasing periodically dependent upon performance
• Performance bonus
• Podium bonus based on F1 results
• 36 days annual leave
• Access to private healthcare and generous pension scheme
• A variety of other benefits and staff discounts

The Application Process

Submit your on-line application, CV and covering letter

• Within this we would like to learn as much about you as possible. Tell u about any work experience you have had within finance
• Tell us about your hobbies and passions; related and unrelated to the scheme or degree you are studying as this will help you stand out against candidates that may have the same qualifications and grades as you.
• Please remember to list the grades you have achieved against the respective qualifications, employment and project experience.
• As part of our Diversity and Inclusion policy please do not put a photo of yourself on your CV.
• Your application will be screened by HR and the hiring manager
• If successful you will be invited to attend 2 rounds of interviews
• If successful your scheme will start as soon as possible.

We recognise that the ideal candidate for this role may not meet every requirement in this advert and understand that some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Mercedes AMG HPP our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring are critical to our success. HPP does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or group or class protected by any local law and we encourage applications from any background.

During your application process we are committed to providing additional support where it may be needed. If you need additional financial support to help attend Assessment Centres and Interviews you can apply to be considered to receive our Interview Travel Bursary which will provide full reimbursement for any travel expenses incurred. At the point of a successful invitation to interview please raise this with your Recruitment contact at HPP.