- GMFJ Reference
256459
- Wages
Competitive
- Hours
35.00 per week
- Date Posted
20/12/2024
- Start Date
17/02/2025
- Approx. Duration
18 Months
- Location
London
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Accountancy
- Opportunity Type
Advanced Level 3
- Apprenticeship Standard
Assistant accountant (ST0002)
- Employer
Autolus
Description
The Finance Apprentice will gain hands on experience while working towards the AAT Level 3 advanced diploma in accounting. Training, support and development will be provided in order to help the apprentice progress towards full competence across the required range of activities. The role will work with various teams in the Finance function offering a broad range of experience, this will include working in the following areas: Accounts Payable, Procurement, General Accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- To undertake a learning and development programme leading to an AAT Level 3 Advanced Accounting
- Processing of supplier invoices and payments, handling and resolving queries that arise
- Completing bank and other account reconciliations Processing journal entries as may be required
- Submitting reconciliations and SOX controls into Blackline financial close system as required
- Assisting with on-boarding new vendors and the creation of new purchase orders
- Assisting in the preparation of VAT returns for UK and European markets
- Assisting in the preparation of the year-end financial statements, and supporting
- financial audits including providing information to auditors
- Preparation of various financial reports using data from Dynamics 365 and/or Adaptive Planning
- Assisting with the production of the management accounts, including supporting
- others to monitor expenditure, investigate variances, and update financial forecasts
- Undertaking other regular and ad hoc accounting or administrative activities, as required.
Demonstrated skills and competencies
E – Essential P– Preferred
Experience
- Good communication skills, both written and oral. (E)
- Able to analyse and compile data and information in a clear format accurately and with attention to detail. (E)
- Experience of using MS Office applications effectively (including Excel, Word, and Outlook). (P)
- Experience of working in a team and independently to deliver to deadlines. (P)
- Able to work under their own initiative, understanding when to ask questions/seek clarification (P)
- Able to organise and prioritise work demands sensibly and logically, and work flexibly to meet the needs of the team and the organisation. (E)
For more information about this vacancy please contact BPP Professional Apprenticeships on 01133 500 333 (Ref ID: 256459)
- Basic Word/ Excel / Database experience
- GSCE/GCE qualifications in Maths at grade 4 or above and English at 4 or above.
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience
- Attention to detail
- Motivation
- Can do attitude
- Strong work ethic
Potential for a full time position.
- Company pension contribution scheme (Autolus will contribute up to 5% of salary, subject to the employee making a matching contribution of 5% to the pension, currently with Royal London and via salary sacrifice)
- Life assurance (4 times basic salary)
- Private Medical Insurance (paid for by the company for yourself only)
- Season Ticket Loan