Apprentice Finance Assistant [1107217]

RSK Group plc; Slough; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental consultancy is seeking a Finance Apprentice to join their central team. This full-time role offers a salary of £16,000 to £22,000 and includes sponsorship for the AAT Accounting qualification. Responsibilities include processing invoices and handling supplier queries, with opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Flexible benefits including additional holidays

Private healthcare

Discounted gym memberships

Regular training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses.
• Check expense claim receipts against company policies.
• Handle supplier queries and payment requests.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Data Analysis

Team Player

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs Grades A* to C including Maths and English

Job description

Salary £16,000 to £22,000 plus sponsorship to study the AAT Accounting qualification on the Government Apprenticeship Scheme

The Vacancy

The RSK Group is seeking a Finance Apprentice to join their central team. The training will be conducted full-time at the Helsby (WA6 0AR) office. After training, there will be opportunities to work both from home and in the office.

This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week, including 1 study day per week.

The Helsby-based Central Accounting Services Team provides transactional accounting, period-end close, and compliance reporting services for approximately 60 Group businesses across the UK and Europe.

The RSK Group is one of Europe's fastest-growing environmental, geotechnical, and contaminated land consultancies, with offices in the UK, Europe, and worldwide. It offers services to thousands of clients in the property, manufacturing, oil, gas, and energy sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses using the paperless automated accounts system for multiple currency databases.
• Check expense claim receipts against company policies and identify VAT for reclaim in accordance with HMRC guidelines.
• Review CIS deductions and complete related returns.
• Handle supplier queries and payment requests.
• Verify supplier bank details.
• Process weekly supplier and expense payments.

Person Specification:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs Grades A* to C, including Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Team player.

Salary and Benefits:

• £16,000 to £22,000 plus sponsorship for AAT Accounting qualification on the Government Apprenticeship Scheme (day release).
• Contributory Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Flexible benefits including additional holidays, private healthcare, and discounted gym memberships.
• Regular training and career development opportunities.

Please see the full job description under documents.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

The Company

RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions, focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. We address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, providing integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and more innovative.

We support workplace adjustments to facilitate application processes and offer flexible working arrangements to help balance professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Our philosophy is to employ, develop, and reward talented individuals. We value our colleagues' growth and are dedicated to maintaining a people-first culture that promotes innovation and collaboration.

If you are passionate about making a difference, join us as we work to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future. Do you have what it takes?