About the Role
The Finance Apprentice role covers the UK and International regions. They are part of the accounting team which prepares various accounting entries and reconciliations to ensure the accounting records are accurate. The role involves assisting with the preparation of various company and group financial reports in a timely manner. It also requires the following of relevant accounting principles and guidelines in order to maintain Promethean’s financial records, and a knowledge of the accounting system to ensure the correct recording of transactions.
Please note you need to be 18+ and hold a driving licence to apply for this vacancy.
Duties:
- Post journal entries (both manually and uploads)
- Assist with the preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliation files.
- Ensure the daily maintenance of accurate financial records.
- Input into the audit process as required.
- Assist with preparation of data for VAT and tax reporting, as requested by the tax team
Desired Skills and Personal Qualities
Please note you need to be 18+ and hold a driving licence to apply for this vacancy.
Skills:
- Good Excel/IT Skills
Personal Qualities:
- Attention to detail: You must record numbers, process invoices, and check reports with high accuracy.
- Strong communication: You need to talk clearly with coworkers and explain simple money facts to people outside the finance team.
- Organisation and time management: You must balance daily office tasks, work deadlines, and study goals for your training.
- Willingness to learn: You should show curiosity, ask questions, and accept on-the-job feedback to build your skills.
- Ethical mindset: You deal with private and sensitive information, so you must be honest, trusted, and discreet.
- Adaptability: You should stay calm and handle changes or unexpected errors well when they happen
Qualifications Required
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grade 4/C or above.
Things to Consider
This is a hybrid role, so some days will be required to be in the office, and some days will be required to work from home.
Benefits
- Life Assurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Health Cash Plan
Apprenticeship or Advanced Apprenticeship
Intermediate Apprenticeship Level 2
Proposed Duration
Level 2 – 15 months
Future Prospects
Permanent Role
AAT Level 3
Contact
Apprenticeship Team
01254 292500
apprenticeships@blackburn.ac.uk
Website:
https://www.prometheanworld.com/gb/
