Finance Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for talented individuals to join our Finance team at AS Actuation UK. This is a great opportunity for you to broaden your personal development, experience exciting challenges and build the foundations of your career.

Annual wage: £18,000 a year
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Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:45pm, Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 18 August
Duration: 1 year 3 months
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

Are you looking to kick-start your career with a flying start within the Aerospace industry?? Then consider joining us here at Collins Aerospace where you can learn more about the industry whilst finishing your degree.??

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Role Overview

We are looking for talented individuals to join our Finance team at our Actuation UK site. This is a great opportunity for you to broaden your personal development, experience exciting challenges and build the foundations of your career.

The challenges start on day one, as you will have the opportunity to build a deep knowledge of business imperatives and operational issues. The Finance function is a site based team who work closely with all areas of the business to deliver our strategic priorities with solutions that are linked directly to aerospace leadership using best-in-class Finance practices.

Upon joining the team your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Completion of monthly financial control processes such as journal and spreadsheet checks
The preparation of monthly accounts, including completing tasks on behalf of both the financial accounts and management accounts functions
Preparation and ownership of assigned balance sheet reconciliations
Assist with reviewing cost reduction activities, monitoring progress and inclusion in P&L, with all departments aligned
Assistance with Sarbanes Oxley self-assessment audits & documentation
Work with the programs, engineering, operations and commercial teams to create a financial bid model through to completion
Ad hoc projects where required

As part of the apprenticeship, you will complete Level 3 Assistant Accountant (AAT). To support your learning the apprenticeship programme is well structured in order for you to complete a wide range of rotations across financial disciplines that ensure a broad depth of knowledge and the opportunity to gain real practical experience.

Where you’ll work

Stafford Road

Fordhouses

Wolverhampton

WV10 7EH

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

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 5 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

Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Collins Aerospace Actuation Systems UK designs and manufactures advanced actuation systems for aerospace applications. Specializing in hydraulic, electric, and mechanical actuators, the company provides critical components for flight control, landing gear, and cabin systems. It supports commercial, military, and space sectors, focusing on innovation, reliability, and efficiency.

Company benefits

Employee Assistance Programme Private Healthcare and Dental Cover Competitive pension scheme 185 hours holiday per annum (not including Bank Holidays)

After this apprenticeship

After the completion of your Level 3 apprenticeship in finance, we will look to embed you into a permanent role within our vast finance department. We will then support you through ongoing development opportunities and further learning in order to gain professional charter ship.

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