About the role:
Are you someone who is good with numbers and has an eye for detail? The ideal candidate for this apprenticeship is for someone who is looking to kick start their career in Finance.
The lucky apprentice will be assisting the Finance team in providing support to internal customers by assisting in day to day financial activities such as: liaising with budget managers to identify and investigate variances against budgets and contributing to the preparation of month end management accounts and year-end financial statements.
What does life here look like
* 36.5 hours, full time, flexible and remote working
* 14-16-month fixed term contract
* Expected start date: Monday 14 September 2020
* Standard: AAT Level 3 apprenticeship with the Level 2 'bolt-on' units:
* Training provider: Kaplan
* Location: Milton Keynes – Kent’s Hill
* Application closing date: Sunday 23 August 2020
* Virtual Recruitment day: Monday 4 September 2020
Requirements and prospects
What they’re looking for:
* Strong written English, with good attention to detail
* Customer focused
* Experience of working in an office environment / Finance Function
* Ability to follow procedures and work to deadlines
* Computer literate, and strong numeracy skills
* Good understanding of Excel
* Ability to maintain clear, concise records
* Ability to organise and prioritise work
Personal qualities:
* Our client is driven to do more. We’re looking for a hardworking, forward thinking candidate who is always looking to improve.
* They’re in it together. They’re looking for an honest, customer-focused team player.
* They deliver on their promises. They need a professional and flexible problem solver.
* Enthusiastic and willing attitude to learn.
* Excellent communication skills
* Desire to help make a difference
* Able to use initiative and work unsupervised at times
* Personable and flexible in approach
* Enthusiastic and willing to learn
Desired qualification
5 GSCE grades 9-4/A*- C, including Maths & English
1 A level A*- C (E) 9-4
Future aspirations
They are a smallish finance team who is growing and expanding very fast, they might be in a position where after the 16 months, they have opportunities across the different finance teams, finance reporting, treasury, service charges and reporting.
Things to consider:
18-month fixed term contract. During this time, you will have 20% off the job learning, which is 1 day a week with the training provider and 4 days a week in the office. You will have the opportunity to work from home.
Please be aware once you have been selected after the assessment day, there will be a pre-interview with Kaplan before an offer is made. .
What they offer:
25 days holiday rising to 30 after five years’ service
Aviva Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution
Up to 2 paid professional subscriptions
Excellent training and development opportunities
Free life assurance
Health cash-plan including employee assistance
Regular bonus points from the intranet, which lead to vouchers
Free parking at all our offices
Discounted cinema tickets
Flexible / remote working
Who are they?
Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people’s lives in your region?
Our client is more than just a financially strong housing association, they are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing life-long homes for customers. They provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable, but also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder.
They are passionate about our communities and are committed to being a learning organisation, developing talent to deliver service goals and supporting the next generations into a career in housing