Finance Apprentice

Bruntwood SciTech; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension

28 days holiday (+ birthday)

Life assurance

Creative office environments

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Bruntwood offers an apprenticeship in Finance based in our Union street Manchester City Centre office. You will study for AAT Level 2 while gaining practical experience in transactional finance.

You’ll join the Accounts Payable Team and learn to process invoices, manage PO matching, and resolve supplier queries with support from the Finance team and Learning & Development partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 5 in Mathematics.
• AAT Level 2 qualification in accountancy/finance or studying toward it.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume invoices in the PO/invoice system.
• Chase users on POs and resolve related queries.
• Distribute daily post across Accounts Payable.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Reliable & punctual

Fast paced environment

Willingness to learn

Flexibility

IT skills: Word & Excel

Education

Level 5 Mathematics

AAT Level 2 (Accountancy/Finance)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

We are commercial property specialists operating across the UK. At Bruntwood, we're committed to offering more than just outstanding office, coworking, retail and lab spaces. Everything we do is tied into our vision of building vibrant communities, whilst providing businesses with the support and expertise they need to grow.

You’ll be based at our head office based in the heart of Manchester City Centre - Union on Albert Square.

As an Apprentice, you’ll get the opportunity to work and study simultaneously so you can gradually develop your skills in both a practical and educational environment.

You’ll have access to a network of colleagues who’ll help you to settle into the role, dedicated support from our Learning & Development team in your career development, and continuous support from our trusted training partner.

How does it work?

The Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant is delivered over approximately 18 months. You’ll study AAT level 2 through an external training provider, and will have the opportunity to put that knowledge into practice and strengthen and build skills in the workplace. The exact mode of study will be discussed with you when you join. You'll have 6 hours during your working week to study, and will have dedicated support from your training provider alongside the support from your manager.

The role and what to expect:

You’ll be based in the Accounts Payable Team within transactional finance where you will gain experience in dealing with daily and regular transactional finance tasks. Your day to day role will typically include:

• Processing high volume invoices in the invoice/PO matching system
• Chasing users to Good receipt Purchase Orders and resolve queries relating to these
• Distribution of daily post across the Accounts Payable Team
• Scanning of invoices into the invoice processing tool
• Ensuring invoices are approved on a timely basis
• Dealing with supplier and internal queries
• Reviewing and reconciling invoices & PO discrepancies
• Assisting with other accounts payable duties as required

About you:

• You’ll be keen to work four days in our Union office, to learn and collaborate with the wider finance team
• You’ll have a minimum level 5 in Mathematics
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good organisational skills & strong attention to detail
• IT Skills (word & excel)
• Reliable and punctual to be able to work to deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Eagerness to learn and develop
• Professional & flexible attitude to work

• Up to 8% matched pension
• 28 days holiday, buy & sell holidays (plus your birthday!)
• Life assurance
• Creative and inspiring office environments
• Volunteer time off - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you