Job Description

We are looking to appoint a Management Accounting Apprentice seeking to develop their skills and enhance the resilience of the current Finance team. You will report to the Group Management Accountant, providing you with the opportunity to gain an understanding of good business practice and finance systems, to develop month-end reconciliation and business reporting skills, and provide you with exposure to a unique and vibrant organisation.

A typical day

• You will be required to work closely with other teams in the business to achieve key business objectives
• Gaining knowledge of accounting fundamentals, terminology and the impact on reporting
• Assistance with monthly management accounts preparation to monitor financial performance and exposure to annual budget setting processes
• Development of enhanced reporting across the business to inform decision makers, including design of new reports to be presented to senior management and Board
• Gain exposure to sensitivity analysis on forecasts to assess the impact of management decisions and business risks, as well as scenario planning
• Developing an understanding of key finance processes and controls
• Practical use of Financial Accounting systems and reporting tools
• Exposure to project accounting and grant funding requirements
• Other duties as may be required

You must have

• Five GCSE grades C - A* (4-9) or equivalent, including English and Maths
• B or 5 at GCSE Maths
• AAT level 3 qualification

Skills needed

Communication

Initiative

Organisation

• Good attention to detail
• Good excel skills
• Someone who takes pride in their work and who is able to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• Able to demonstrate a pro-active and enthusiastic attitude, and a willingness to learn

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Communication Initiative Organisation • Good attention to detail • Good excel skills • Someone who takes pride in their work and who is able to work both autonomously and as part of a team • Able to demonstrate a pro-active and enthusiastic attitude, and a willingness to learn