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Finance Apprentice South West Water

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You will have the opportunity to work within key areas of the Finance function within South West Water and our parent company Pennon Group PLC, as part of a series of 6-month rotational posts. Within our apprenticeship programme, you will train alongside skilled professionals whilst achieving nationally recognised qualifications.

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

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Closing date: 31 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

• Annual wage

  £17,065.00

  A discretionary bonus scheme Competitive contributory pension Company Sharesave scheme A range of Group Discounts via Perkbox Cycle to Work scheme Financial support services

• Working week

  Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm

  Total hours per week: 37

• Expected duration

  24 Months

• Possible start date

  01 Sep 2023

• Date posted

  23 Jan 2023

• Apprenticeship level

  Advanced
  Level 3 (A level)

• Reference number

  VAC1000125385

• Positions

  2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Rotations will include:

• Internal Audit, who ensure we’re doing things in the right way, every time
• Central Finance, who produce the company’s financial results and monthly statements
• Capital Finance, who manage the governance and reporting of our planned future spending
• Business Performance and insight, who are responsible for monitoring expenditure within our business functions
• Payables, who ensure invoices are processed and payments made in a timely and accurate fashion
• Sales Ledger, who raise invoices and allocate income appropriately
• Procure to Pay, who ensure business rules are followed and financial control is appropriate

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

• Level 2 - 4 AAT (Assistant Accountant) qualifications through our training partner South Devon College
• 1 day per week delivered on-site in Torquay or Paignton

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Once you’re AAT-qualified, there will be opportunities to apply for our Chartered Accountancy programme, as part of a competitive process, which works towards a level 7 apprenticeship (Masters degree equivalent) to eventually achieve chartered accountant status.

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Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 6) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 6) Essential
A Level or equivalent Any (Grade BBB) Essential

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About the employer

Part of Pennon Group PLC and providing drinking water and waste water services to 1.6m customers across Devon and Cornwall.

Employer

South West Water

About disability confident

Disabled candidates will generally be offered an interview if you meet the minimum requirements for this vacancy. Contact the employer for full details.

Employers may need to limit the number of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled people if they receive high numbers of applications.

The disability confident scheme supports employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to your workplace.

Address

Peninsula House

Rydon Lane

Exeter

EX2 7HR

Contact

Richard Draper

rdraper@southwestwater.co.uk

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Training

Training provider

SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

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Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Mar 2023