ACCA Accountant Apprentice

Burberry Plc

UK, LS1 2TW

Closes in 30 days (Monday 20 January)

Posted on 3 December 2024


Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a Level 7 apprenticeship with Burberry Plc and Kaplan. You will be dealing with accounts, financial reports and procurement operations whilst working towards the ACCA qualification.

Annual wage
£21,500 a year

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Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours
Monday - Friday shifts TBC.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 27 January

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

As an Apprentice Accountant, you will join Burberry on a four-year development program.  

You will be immersed in Burberry’s finance teams with exposure to the global Payment and Procurement Operations (PPO), Sales Order to Cash (SOTC) and Record to Report (RTR) teams based at Burberry Business Services (BBS) Leeds.  

In conjunction with this, you will build your technical knowledge through undertaking the ACCA qualification. This is a globally recognised and respected qualification which will help build practical accounting skills and be foundational to your future career development.  

This apprenticeship program will provide the following benefits: 
Holistic Understanding: Exposure to different teams provides you with a well-rounded perspective of the end-to-end financial processes within Burberry. Adaptability: Exposure to diverse functions enhances your ability to adapt to different work environments and challenges. 

Where you’ll work

6 Queen Street

Leeds

UK

LS1 2TW

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

KAPLAN FINANCIAL 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

ACCA Level 7 There are three levels including Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional. Applied Knowledge helps you understand the role of accounting in the business environment, and develop the practical skills and techniques expected of an accountant working in business.  
The area you will cover: Business and Technology Management, Accounting Financial Accounting and Applied Skills encourages you to develop a broad understanding of the role of accounting in business, and how to interpret financial information.  
The area you will cover include: Corporate and business law (ENG) (LW) Performance Management (PM) Taxation (TX-UK) Financial Reporting (FR) Audit and Assurance (AA) Financial Management (FM) By studying Strategic Professional, you’ll learn advanced techniques, skills, and the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operating at a senior level.  
Once you’ve successfully passed you can apply to be a full member of ACCA. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
  • Standard English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)

A Level or equivalent in:

  • Any (grade A-B)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Benefits include: Hybrid working - 2 day in the office at a minimum You will also be eligible for: Enrolment in Burberry’s Private Pension Plan - 3% employee, 6% employer contribution (can increase to 10% ER with 5% EE). Health cash plan. Life Assurance - x4 your basic salary. 25 days holiday per annum (with the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days). Employee discount. Amongst other non-contractual benefits, including: Wellbeing Days. Participation in Burberry’s Free Share Grant Plan (£500 per year awarded by Burberry). ShareSave Scheme (From £5-£500 per month from you). Cycle to work scheme. Travel Loan. Access to employee-only sample sales.

About this company

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

After this apprenticeship

We are passionate about creating growth opportunities for career development and supporting continuous learning. Burberry’s Leadership Standards underpin our approach to career development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288114.

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Closes in 30 days (Monday 20 January)

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