It's an exciting time at Bruntwood where we are looking to bring a passionate Finance Apprentice into our Finance team at Union.
As an Apprentice, you’ll get the opportunity to work and study simultaneously so you can gradually develop your skills in both a practical and educational environment. Throughout your time with us, you’ll work in the Financial Group team and will liaise with colleagues to gain a broad knowledge of finance, which will give you a solid foundation for any career in finance. Towards the end of your apprenticeship we will also ensure you get the opportunity to learn about our other finance functions in Bruntwood..
You’ll have access to a mentor and a buddy who will help you to settle into the role, dedicated support from our Learning & Development team in your career development and continuous support from our trusted training partner.
How does it work?
The Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician is delivered over approximately 18-24 months. You’ll learn industry appropriate modules through an external training provider, and will have the opportunity to put that knowledge into practice and strengthen and build skills in the workplace. The exact mode of study will be discussed with you when you join. You'll have 6 hours during your working week to study, and will have dedicated support from your training provider alongside the support from your manager.
For the other four days you’ll be hands-on and immersed in the business, putting theory into practice, making a genuine contribution to the projects you’ll be involved in.
The role and what to expect:
- Preparation and posting of company credit card (Soldo) monthly payments for all companies, including production of monthly spend report.
- Maintaining the overtime approval sheet and submission to payroll on a monthly basis
- Maintaining and posting monthly overhead accruals and prepayments
- Raising recharge invoices and managing resulting queries
- Preparing and posting monthly P&L journals for group overheads including payroll, core costs and recharges
- Assisting with weekly and quarterly cash forecasting
- Preparation of monthly headcount and payroll information for inclusion in KPI reporting for Group Operating Board
- Preparation of monthly reporting to business units showing spend vs forecast
- Running the monthly transaction report and formatting for the overhead P&L
- Central expense reallocation & maintaining check balances - ensuring that everything is coded to a relevant code combination
About you:
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good organisational skills & strong attention to detail
- IT Skills (word & excel)
- Reliable and punctual to be able to work to deadlines
- Hard working and eager to learn and develop new skills
- Attention to detail
- Eagerness to learn and develop
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Professional & flexible attitude to work
Ultimately we want to see your passion for the industry, which you’ll be able to showcase through the questions in our application form when you click apply.
Qualifications required:
Level 3 AAT. GCSES English and Maths or equivalent are desirable however not essential as Functional Skills are offered as part of the apprenticeship if you don't have these.
In return you’ll get a brilliant mix of study and practical experience, allowing you to grow your career in a business that focuses on creating thriving cities. As well as the following benefits:
- Up to 8% matched pension
- 28 days holiday, buy & sell holidays (plus your birthday!)
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Creative and inspiring office environments
- Volunteer time off - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you
There’s also plenty more to have a look at on our website.