Finance Apprentice

Finance Apprentice

Location:

The Point, Haywood Road, Warwick, CV34 5AH

Qualification:

Level 3, Assistant Accountant (24 months)

Starting Salary: £17,500

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When you join Telent’s Apprenticeship Programme you will be working as part of a company that affects the everyday lives of people across the UK and Ireland. With our diverse portfolio of projects and areas of specialities, we offer a range of apprenticeships to suit different types of learners. You will have the opportunity to grow, develop and learn from professionals whilst building your career with Telent and gaining industry leading qualifications.

We rely on our Early Careers Talent to become our leaders of the future, so it’s vitally important for us to find the individuals with passion and potential to achieve together. Join Telent and be part of something bigger.

The Finance Apprenticeship position is initially for two years and is intended to give candidates a good understanding of the basics in all areas of Finance within Telent. Finance Apprentices will provide support to internal and external Telent customers and will work as an Assistant Accountant. Apprentices will move around the department within 2 to 3 placements. The placements will be in the Central Finance Team or within one of the Three Business units within Telent.

On each placement apprentices will learn about Management accounts, budgeting, cash control and forecasting.

On successful completion of your Level 3 position, you will have completed the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification and move into a Level 4 Apprenticeship and gain affiliate membership of the AAT professional body.

• Preparation of month‑end management accounts
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Year‑end financial statements
• Ad hoc financial analysis for business managers
• Support for the preparation of regulatory financial requirements such as the completion of VAT returns
• Fixed assets analysis
• Expenses reporting
• Cash and bank reconciliations and cash forecasts

• We don’t require experience as we will provide full training in all aspects of the role from technical accounting to use of financial IT systems to ensuring safe working practices. We are looking for candidates with the right attitude, commitment, and desire to learn.
• You will have to have an interest in the financial and accountancy space.
• You will need strong attention to detail.
• You will get a mobile phone and a laptop as part of the role.
• Although supported throughout the programme by us at Telent you will need to take ownership of your tasks and personal development.
• Client and customer service is critical to the services we provide customers.
• You will need to have strong planning and organisation skills.
• Communication is vital; you will need to be an effective communicator both in writing and verbally.
• Experience with Microsoft applications such as Excel will be beneficial.

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs Grade 4 or higher (or equivalent qualification). This must include Maths at a minimum Grade 5.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Must be over the age of 18 by September 2024.
• 2 A‑levels or equivalent qualifications minimum Grade C (Including Maths, desirable).
• This apprenticeship is typically 24 months in duration.
• Starting salary of £17,500 which will increase throughout the duration of the programme.
• The grade you can attain will be a Level 3 Assistant Accountant.
• Our chosen training provider Kaplan will support you in obtaining your AAT qualification.
• You will work in an Agile model from both our office in Warwick and remotely from home.
• On completion of your apprenticeship, we hope to offer you a full‑time position with Telent where you can continue to pursue your career.

• This apprenticeship is typically 24 months in duration.
• Starting salary of £17,500 which will increase throughout the duration of the programme.
• The grade you can attain will be a Level 3 Assistant Accountant.
• Our chosen training provider Kaplan will support you in obtaining your AAT qualification.
• You will work in an Agile model from both our office in Warwick and remotely from home.
• On completion of…