Accounts Assistant

RTX Technologies (American Account); England; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Apprentice Accounting Technician to join their team in Leighton Buzzard. This exciting 18-month fixed-term role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience while completing a Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship. As part of a supportive Shared Service team, you will work closely with experienced professionals, gaining valuable insights into general accounting, tax, and audit processes. With a flexible hybrid working model, you'll have the chance to balance office work with remote tasks after your initial training. Join a leading organization committed to fostering diversity and innovation in the aerospace and defense industry.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• A-Level education or equivalent is required.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in general accounting support and reconciliations.
• Review and post credit card expenditures and monthly accruals.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Communication Skills

Education

A-Level or equivalent

AAT Level 2

Tools

ERP System

Job description

Date Posted:

2022-11-16-08:00

Country:

United Kingdom

Location:

UK017-Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Collins Aerospace Systems, part of Raytheon Technologies, is on the lookout for an Apprentice Accounting Technician to join the team in Leighton Buzzard:

• This is an 18 month fixed term contract to complete a Level 2 or Level 3 Apprenticeship, dependent on your previous experience;
• This role is part of the Shared Service team of 5 people, which supports the Leighton Buzzard site in the areas of general accounting, tax and audit. The role reports to a Senior General Accountant in the team, who will provide support and will act as your workplace mentor liaising with you and your college allocated workplace trainer to provide regular feedback on your development;
• There will be opportunities to work with the current apprentice to develop team working skills, and to share experience in successfully progressing through your technical apprenticeship studies;
• There may be opportunities to move on to further apprenticeships within the Company on successful completion of this initial contract.

We are a flexible working employer and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants. The role will be a hybrid role with some time spent working in the office, but also the opportunity to spend some time working from a remote location after your initial induction and training.

Your Responsibilities

You will assist in the provision of general accounting support across the Leighton Buzzard site. The role will focus on the following areas, with scope for further responsibility as experience and expertise develops:

• Preparation of monthly inter-co account reconciliations, including query investigation and resolution;
• Assist with the preparation of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and resolution and correction of any issues identified;
• Review and posting of credit card expenditure, ensuring compliance with company policies;
• Assist with the calculation and posting of monthly accruals and prepayments;
• PO / AP / AR query resolution;
• Assist in the processing of inter-co recharges;
• Code contractor invoices for processing to the general ledger;
• Input costs for new parts to ERP system;
• Posting general journals to general ledger.

Experience and Skills

• Educated to at least A-Level standard, or equivalent;
• Level 3 Apprenticeship applicants would need to have successfully completed AAT Level 2;
• Experience of using Microsoft Office products – particularly Excel;
• Ability to communicate effectively and confidently with others, both verbally and in writing.

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About Us

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest problems and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers.

When you join our finance team, you’re joining a team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond. Our team supports 70,000 employees across the U.S. and around the globe.

Our benefits package includes a competitive Apprentice base salary as well as 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. In addition, there is an Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme, employee discounts and a fantastic pension scheme.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.