Finance Apprentice

BPA - British Pipeline Agency Limited; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Laptop

Pension (up to 12% employer)

Bonus scheme (up to 30% of annual)

Life insurance (4x annual salary)

28 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Enhanced family friendly policies

Employee assistance support scheme

Job summary

BPA - British Pipeline Agency Limited in Hemel Hempstead is offering a Finance Apprentice role to start an AAT Level 2 qualification while working in a real business environment.

You will be exposed to sales ledger, invoicing, client fees calculations, accounts payable, records management and reporting, with 37.5 hours per week and 1 study day. Hybrid working between home and Hemel Hempstead Office is available.

Qualifications

• Educated to at least an equivalent of Level 2 (4) in Maths & English.
• Fast learner, proactive and able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word and Excel with the ability to prepare and manage spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Work with sales ledger, invoicing, client fees calculations, and accounts payable.
• Handle records management and reporting.

Skills

Fast learner

Proactive

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Maths & English Level 2

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you looking for a supportive learning environment to get started on a professional AAT qualification whilst working? If so, then maybe our finance team is the place for you!

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a Finance Apprentice who will begin their AAT journey whilst working with us. We will sponsor your studies and work closely with our chosen learning provider to guide you through your AAT level 2 apprenticeship, whilst giving you the opportunity to put your skills into practice in a real working environment. Our Finance team is a friendly, supportive group who will help you through your journey to becoming AAT qualified.

As a Finance Apprentice, you will be exposed to aspects of sales ledger, invoicing, client fees calculations, accounts payable, records management and reporting.

The role will be full time at 37.5 hours per week, with 7.5 hours (1 day) per week specifically allocated for studies towards AAT Level 2.

Hybrid working opportunities between home working and our Hemel Hempstead Office are available.

What do we need from you?

• Educated to at least an equivalent of Level 2 (4) in Maths & English.
• A fast learner, proactive and able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office, including Outlook, Work and Excel with the ability to prepare and manage spreadsheets.

What else?

The role is busy and varied but the rewards, training and development opportunities are great!

• Company Laptop, Phone and Equipment provided.
• Generous pension (up to 12% employer, minimum 2% employee contributions)
• Bonus scheme (up to 30% of annual salary)
• Life insurance (4x annual salary)
• 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Employee assistance support scheme

Basic starting salary of £19,827

Please note that a DBS Check will be carried out as part of the pre-employment process.

Diversity & Inclusion

Research has shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all requirements. At BPA, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every detail in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.