Finance Apprentice Graduate Programme

Summary

We are looking for a Graduate (of any discipline) to join the Azzurri Finance Graduate Programme. Enjoying lots of variety, you’ll support our teams and develop your skills in different areas of finance. The role will entail 1-year placements in different areas of the finance team to really broaden your skill set and understanding.

Annual wage

£26,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Discount at all of our restaurants and shops, Pension 3%, Employee Assistance Programme, Wagestream, Bonus

Training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Hours

Exact shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 February

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

Enjoying lots of variety, you’ll support our teams and develop your skills in different areas of finance
You’ll learn how to prepare balance sheet reconciliations, generate accruals, prepayments and adjustments
You’ll also assist with financial reporting and help to improve our processes and procedures

It all adds up to a great way to launch your career in finance with a team that is uncompromising and committed to providing an engaging, honest and inspiring working environment. Our apprenticeship programme aims to lead to a recognised accounting qualification (CIMA or ACCA) whilst earning a competitive salary over the course of 3 years.

The role will entail 1 year placements in different areas of the finance team to really broaden your skill set and understanding of finance.

This can include placements in;

cash control
loss prevention
accounts payable
tax and VAT

With the third year progressing into an accounts assistant or junior management accountant role. You will also be expected to complete project work to enhance your personal learning whilst benefiting the way the finance team operates.

Where you’ll work

3rd Floor Capital House

25 Chapel Street

London

NW1 5DH

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

The apprenticeship will be run in conjunction with a recognised financial training provider who will support both your technical and personal development needs. This will entail working towards a professional chartered accounting qualification (ACCA or CIMA) over the course of the 3 years.

You will also achieve the Level 7 Accountancy or Taxation Professional Apprenticeship
Training is delivered by day release at our Kaplans training centres or online

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Other in:

Degree (grade 2:2 or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4/C or above)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Intermediate Excel

Other requirements

Strong task and time management and self-discipline, with the ability to work methodically, accurately, and within tight deadlines, whilst dealing with interruptions effectively. Good verbal/interpersonal skills: friendly, approachable, inquisitive; able to interact confidently with people across all levels of the business.

About this company

The Azzurri Group is one of the UK’s largest and most successful hospitality investment platforms. We operate two leading national Italian full service brands, Zizzi and ASK Italian, the UK’s leading quick-service Italian, Coco di Mama and renowned Irish fast casual Mexican restaurant brand Boojum. Azzurri employs nearly 6,000 people, serving over 15 million meals annually in our growing estate of over 230 restaurants and stores. Across all of our brands we focus on what really matters to our customers – a memorable experience, high-quality food, great people, and beautifully designed restaurants and stores. The service is personal, the food delicious and the whole experience leaves you wanting more. We’re committed to providing an engaging, honest, and inspiring working environment for you to grow and develop your career.

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

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Once the 3-year program is complete we hope the successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress into a more senior and permanent role within our finance team

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