Financial Reporting Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Summary

International Personal Finance are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant that will work within the Financial Reporting team. In this role, you'll be responsible for helping consolidate financial information from across the Group.

Annual wage: Competitive
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Training course: Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with an hour’s unpaid lunch break
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 2 December
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The preparation of consolidated management information and supporting reporting to the board on a monthly basis.
Assisting in the preparation of Group financial statements and interim announcements.
Taking responsibility for consolidating disclosures and preparing key statistics and analyst guidance to be used internally and externally.
Supporting the analysis of revenue and impairment trends across the Group.
Preparation of monthly revenue and impairment information for distribution to subsidiary finance teams and ensuring compliance with monthly revenue and impairment control procedures.
Providing assistance to subsidiary finance teams on Group reporting matters.
Working alongside Group IT and subsidiary product teams to review new loan products.
Ensure correct governance has been applied in product approval and produce necessary inputs to incorporate new products into the revenue and impairment system.
Producing monthly Group cashflow and balance sheet information as required.
Managing monthly updates and implementing controls to the cost reporting system whilst also being responsible for liaising with stakeholders to resolve any differences to management accounts reports.
Delivering impactful analysis to various stakeholders and being able to answer queries as a key point of contact.
Assisting the investor relations team in the preparation of analyst presentations and updates to the company website.
Assisting the Group treasury team to support funding requirements.
Providing evidence to external auditors throughout the year showing that appropriate accounting policies are being applied.
Aiding in ensuring the Financial Reporting team’s compliance with the Group’s control framework.
Managing stakeholders in the UK and overseas ensuring their queries are resolved promptly.
Ad-hoc analysis as required to support the business.
Supporting the testing of any required revenue and impairment and cost system developments.

Where you’ll work

5th floor

No.1 Leeds

26 Whitehall Road

Leeds

LS12 1BE

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Your training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Equal to master’s degree

Course contents

Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.

Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.

Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communications to suit different situations, individuals or teams.

Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.

Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.

Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

Your training plan

The apprentice will gain a level 7 qualification, studying with First Intuition Leeds.
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 5 or above (C or above))
Any (grade -)
or equivalent (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Initiative
Ability to work under pressure
Willingness to develop
Flexibility

About this company

At IPF, our purpose is to build a better world through financial inclusion, and we play a crucial role in society helping people who are often financially excluded to access simple, personal, and affordable finance and a variety of great value home, medical and life insurance to help them and their families. If you work for us, you’ll be joining a truly international team of 22,000 people working in 9 countries, and across 3 continents, who are driven to build a better world for our customers. Our culture is focused on doing what’s right for our customers, colleagues, and communities. Join us, and you will be empowered to develop yourself within a business that’s exciting, fast-moving, and inspiring.

https://www.ipfin.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

•Annual performance related bonus •Employer pension contribution of 8% •Hybrid working for all colleagues •Free office parking in Leeds City Centre •25 days annual holiday •Our new Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme ...and much more!

After this apprenticeship

Progressive plan within the role, expanded responsibilities, integration within group finance projects and wider business stakeholders.
Track record of internal promotions and potential opportunities UK & Internationally.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Megan Field

meganfield@firstintuition.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283286.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 15 November at 11:59pm)

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