Finance Assistant Apprentice

Liberty Global Europe Ltd. (UK); Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business services provider in Bradford is seeking a Finance Assistant Apprentice. Ideal candidates will have A-levels and a keen interest in finance, along with strong computer skills. The apprenticeship will lead to an AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including annual leave, wellbeing support, and a matched pension contribution.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Access to wellbeing benefits

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Access to online learning platform

Qualifications

• Candidates should have completed A-levels and/or started their AAT qualification.
• Must demonstrate a logical and methodical approach to work.
• Willingness to continuously improve existing processes.

Responsibilities

• Month end accounting for Liberty Global Central including preparing journals.
• Data processing e.g. raising invoices or performing daily bank reconciliations.
• Participation in ad-hoc projects.
• To create reporting identifying risks and opportunities.

Skills

Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Experience of delivering to deadlines

Financial and process control mind-set

Attention to detail

Education

3 A-levels (A-C) or equivalent

AAT L2 (preferred but not essential)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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We’re looking for a Finance Assistant Apprentice to join us in Bradford.

Our Finance Assistant Apprentice roles will suit an individual with an interest in a career in finance and who wishes to pursue a professional accountancy qualification through an apprenticeship scheme. Our apprenticeships are designed for people starting out in finance, to those with some experience and are a great starting place to become senior finance leaders.

You’ll be working as an Accountant within Liberty Blume. The Shared Service team is based in Bradford, which in addition to Finance also includes Claims, Finance Systems, Payment Operations and Employee Services to Liberty Global.

We’re looking for people who are serious about learning and growing, particularly within a Finance environment, and who can take a logical, methodical, and proactive approach to work. We will ensure that you receive the necessary training to make you well rounded finance professionals by the end of your apprenticeship. Your scheme mentor and workmates will also help you to add lots more capabilities to your skills locker. Plus, you’ll enjoy a great salary with amazing benefits from the start!

Candidates who are looking to pursue a career in Finance and have completed their A-levels and/or who have started their AAT qualification would be ideal for this role.

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll also have achieved your AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. This will be a great kick start to your accounting career!

What will you be doing?

Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Month end accounting for Liberty Global Central including preparing journals.
• Data processing e.g. raising invoices or performing daily bank reconciliations.
• SOX compliance.
• Participation in ad-hoc projects.
• To create reporting that identifies risk and opportunity in the end-to-end processing operation
• Production of management information to advise how the automated process has performed and actions needed by the team or automation development team to fix.
• To understand the workings of both key automated processes, and where manual such that complete, accurate and timely reporting is produced.
• To review reporting outputs to identify trends, anomalies, risk and opportunity in the processing operation, and to flag these to the relevant Team Lead

We tend to look for people with:

• Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of delivering to deadlines.
• 3 A-levels (A-C) or equivalent.
  
• AAT L2 (preferred but not essential).
• Financial and process control mind-set.
• Logical and methodical approach to work.
• Continuous improvement, looking for opportunities to improve existing processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to identify and drive the resolution of errors or issues

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:

Liberty Blume, a Liberty Global company, is a rapidly growing business services provider, specialising in tech-enabled back-office solutions. Our mission is to deliver efficiency, scale and value to our customers through Business, Procurement and Financial Solutions. If you’re curious, customer centric and enjoy being one step ahead, join us on our scale up journey and unlock your freedom to grow!

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive environment and accommodating all candidates. We’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.