Finance Apprentice

Network Rail Limited

Manchester

Hybrid

GBP 17,000 - 21,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Network Rail Limited is recruiting Finance Apprentices to join the Accounting Services team on an AAT apprenticeship, Level 3. This entry-level scheme offers a route to a professional qualification while working across finance functions.

You will gain exposure to multi-department collaboration, contribute to financial reporting, and develop through on-the-job learning with industry tutors. Hybrid working and a 1.5-year duration are part of the programme.

Qualifications

GCSE English required (Grade 5).
Level 3 AAT apprenticeship pathway described.
Course includes progression towards Level 4 AAT qualifications.

Responsibilities

Assist with periodic financial reports.
Post journals and other key financial inputs.
Assist in updating project information on Network Rail key systems.
Provide ad hoc reporting as requested by the business.
Undertake ad hoc finance assistance based on queries.
Support with achieving the team key metrics.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Education

GCSE English

Job description

Introduction

Network Rail are now recruiting Finance Apprentices to join their Accounting Services team to complete an AAT apprenticeship programme, which includes the level 3 programme. This role is an entry level scheme designed as an alternative route to university. It has various duties such as financial reporting, and other finance assistance tasks.

About the Employer

One of the UK’s most recognised engineering and railway companies in the heart of Manchester, Network Rail. They specialise in the maintenance and development of Britain's rail tracks, signalling, bridges, tunnels, level crossings and many key stations. With new world-class stations being built, they are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen.Great opportunities for development and learning in a supportive environment, friendly and sociable team, strong potential for progression.All apprentices so far have secured a permanent position within the team and many of whom have quickly progressed to Assistant Accountant with some progressing further into a Finance Business Partner role.

What You’ll Do

As a finance apprentice and a key member of the finance team, the role will involve liaising with people from all departments and at all levels. As a finance professional, you’ll inform finance multi-million-pound decisions and directly influence the development, growth and operation of their railway.

Overview of duties:

Assist with periodic financial reports
Post journals and other key financial inputs
Assist the business in updating project information on the Network Rail key systems
Provide support with ad hoc reporting as requested by the business
Undertake ad hoc finance assistance based on queries received
Support with achieving the team key metrics

Training Outcome

With progression towards the Level 4 AAT qualifications
You will receive support from industry-experienced tutors and coaches
Great opportunities for development and learning in a supportive environment, friendly and sociable team, strong potential for progression

Skills Required