Accounts Assistant Apprentice Level 3 MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED

Working in the group head office financial accounting team you will gain experience in a wide variety of corporate reporting and compliance aspects for a large multinational company. The group financial accounting team also supports the rest of the business: Statutory reporting Compliance Internal controls Providing information for our clients

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Closing date: 31 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage

£17,850.00
Working week

Monday to Friday, 9.00am until 5.30pm with the possibility of working from home on some days. One day each week will be dedicated to your learning.

Total hours per week: 37.5
Expected duration

21 Months
Possible start date

02 Sep 2024
Date posted

31 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship level

Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Reference number

VAC1000208962
Positions

1 available

What you will do in your working day

Key responsibilities will include:

Assisting in processing and checking of daily payments
Responsibility for reconciling and revaluing certain intercompany accounts
Responsibility for updating and reconciling certain cashbooks/bank accounts
Responsibility for reconciling certain balance sheet accounts
Assisting in the preparation and review of quarterly and annual consolidated financial accounts for the group including preparation of statutory notes and disclosures
Assisting in the preparation of certain parts of the group quarterly commentary
Assisting in the preparation and review of accounts for some centrally maintained companies
Accounts payable and expenses payments checking
Assisting the financial accounts team on ad hoc tasks as required eg. annual summary of financial controls responses from subsidiaries/branches
Assisting in monitoring compliance with financial controls and policies across the group and informing subsidiary entities or branch offices of new requirements and helping to implement them

The training you will be getting

You will attend college in person or online 1 day a week to work towards your qualification in AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting Level 3

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Upon completing this apprentice there is the possibility to move onto a higher or degree level apprenticeship within Mott Macdonald or to continue your employment as a permanent member of the team

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or C) Essential

About the employer

We’re a management, engineering and development consultancy which works on projects across the world. By challenging norms, we like to solve humanity’s most difficult problems. We’re committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of our staff as well as the environment, and communities in which we operate.

Employer

MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED

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

Renaissance House

12 Dingwall Road

Croydon

CR0 2NA

Contact

Andrew Challis

andrew.challis@mottmac.com

+442087742173

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Training

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

training
qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Assistant accountant

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

You will complete our strength based assessment online and an application form. If successful you will have a face2face, or virtual, interview with your future team.