Finance Assistant Apprentice

Liberty Global; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Bradford is seeking a Finance Assistant Apprentice to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to study for an AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in accounting while gaining hands-on experience in financial tasks such as month-end accounting and data processing. Applicants should have achieved at least 3 A-levels and be serious about a career in finance. The role includes hybrid working conditions and a competitive salary with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Personal medical insurance

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Access to car benefit scheme

Access to online learning

Qualifications

• A-levels completed, preferably with advancements in AAT.
• Logical and methodical approach to tasks is crucial.
• Attention to detail with a focus on problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Handle month-end accounting and prepare journals.
• Data processing tasks like raising invoices.
• Ensure SOX compliance in financial reporting.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects as needed.

Skills

Strong computer literacy including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Experience of delivering to deadlines

Education

3 A-levels (A-C) or equivalent

AAT Level 2 / 3 (preferred)

Job description

We’re looking for Finance Assistant Apprentice to join our team here in Bradford (BD4)

Our Finance Assistant Apprentice role and will require you to study for your AAT up to level 3 Advanced Diploma in accounting with the potential to continue onto a level 7 Apprenticeship.

Within this role, you will facilitate the processing of Applications for Payment (AFP) within the CPA system, progressing them through to payment. You will be required to deal with any queries that arise as well as problem solving any AFP’s that are invalid. Within this role you will also be required to support with the processing of Exceptions where our automation Bot has not been able to wholly process the AFP.

You’ll be working as a Finance Apprentice within our Shared Service Centre. 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.

Through formal training and development as well as the experience you gain on the job, you will be able to develop a wide range of skills including :

• Data analysis and manipulation
• Financial acumen
• Communication
• Multiple systems and applications

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

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.

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.

We tend to look for people with :

Essential :

• 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.

Desirable :

• AAT L2 / 3 (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?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more.
• Personal medical insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning to continue to grow and develop your career with us

This role will be based out of our Braford office (BD4) we encourage candidates to apply that are within a commutable distance, you will be expected to work in the office on a hybrid basis, typically 2-3 days per week.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.