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Finance Apprentice PPD, Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

PPD, clinical research services are recruiting for an Operations Finance Assistant on the apprenticeship scheme. As an Operations Finance Assistant, you will provide support to the Operations Finance Analysts. This is an exciting opportunity to develop into a business finance role. You will be working closely with the departments’ Finance Analysts.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 27 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,000.00

    Yearly Bonus Based on Personal & Company Performance. Flexible Benefits include Dental Insurance, Gym Flex, Travel Insurance, Dining Card and Cycle to Work.

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday 9am to 5:15pm and Friday 9am to 4:45pm. Opportunity to work from home (four times a week) and our Cambridge office (once per week). Apprentices can then choose to work fully remote on successful completion of the training period.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    20 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    04 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000060464

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

We provide comprehensive, on-the-job training. The role will expose you to many different career-expanding opportunities. Some of the tasks include but are not limited to:

  • Preparation of Monthly Invoice Back-up.
  • Completion of Reporting templates.
  • Detailed Analysis & Reconciliation.
  • Audit preparation and checks.

 

We offer continued career advancement opportunities, award-winning training and benefits focused on the health and well-being of our employees. During the term of the apprenticeship, you will receive:

  • In the first instance, Level 2 Book Keeping course at First Intuition.
  • AAT training (level 3) with First Intuition.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The applicant will train under First Intuition Cambridge for their level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification. They will be expected to attend regular in-centre tuition courses throughout a 12 - 14-month period which will help develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours in accountancy-related practices. First Intuition Cambridge Ltd has Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich, and Peterborough centres.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The overall scheme runs for approximately 20 months after which we will look to promote the candidate to an associate-level position upon interview and they can continue their studies to either complete Level 4 AAT or CIMA/ACCA where we will implement the current study leave policy offered to all finance analysts.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Number skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSE's including Maths and English (Grade 6/B) Essential

About the employer

PPD, Thermo Fisher's clinical research business mission is a leading global contract research organization providing comprehensive, integrated drug development, laboratory and lifecycle management services. Our clients and partners include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, academic and government organizations. With offices in 46 countries and approximately 23,000 professionals worldwide, PPD applies innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and a firm commitment to quality to help clients and partners bend the cost and time curve of drug development and optimize value in delivering life-changing therapies to improve health.

Employer

PPD, Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

Address

GRANTA PARK

GREAT ABINGTON

CAMBRIDGE

CB21 6GQ

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Training

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION CAMBRIDGE LIMITED

Contact

Saida Moscoso

saida.moscoso@ppd.com

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 27 Aug 2022