CIMA Finance Graduate Apprentice

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 7 apprenticeship with Cranswick Continental Foods and Kaplan. You will be dealing with accounting, reports and managing the pricing of products whilst working towards the CIMA qualification.

Wage

£27,350 a year

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Training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Hours

Monday - Friday - between 8:30am - 5:00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 June 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Job duties include:

Core Finance Processes: Ownership of core transactional processes including:

Weekly and period end journal postings.
Bill of Materials management.
Accounting for customer bonuses and discounts.
Management of customer pricing.

Reporting and Analysis: Deliver routine reporting and provide insightful analysis supporting:

Promotional investment.
Capital investment and appraisal.
Variance analysis.
NPD evaluation.

Balance Sheet Management: Understanding and ownership balance sheet reconciliations.

Controls and Compliance: Ensure that appropriate financial controls are followed and developed as appropriate, including:

Promotions spend processes.
Support for internal and external audits.
Maintenance of the Controls Matrix.

Business Partnering: Builds great relationships across the business, turns data into insight and brings the numbers to life for the key stakeholder.

Budgeting.

Where you’ll work

Roach Bank Road
Bury
UK
BL9 8RQ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Your training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Equal to master’s degree

Course contents

Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communications to suit different situations, individuals or teams.
Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

Your training plan

Accounting And Taxation Professional Apprenticeship Level 7. If you’re looking to develop your accountancy skills to lead finance departments or provide management accounting consultancy, CIMA is your ticket. CIMA is split into Certificate, a standalone ‘beginner’ qualification, and Professional, which is split into three levels: Operational, Management, and Strategic. The Certificate in Business Accounting is your starting point if you're new to accountancy. You'll learn the fundamentals of business economics, financial accounting, management accounting, and ethical considerations of commercial activity. Operational teaches you about organisational management, costs and analysis used in production, and financial reporting and taxation. Management equips you with the skills to perform advanced management accounting and advanced financial reporting tasks. Strategic develops your leadership and strategic management abilities, and teaches you about risk management and financial strategy.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
Standard English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)

Other in:

Degree (grade Any)

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

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Benefits include: 25 days holiday (plus bank Holidays). Family time is important to us and we know it will be to you so you have the opportunity to purchase up to an extra week's annual leave. Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of up to 10%. Life assurance. Continued investment in your personal development. Support for your health and wellbeing, including, 24/7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service. Free parking. Working hours: Monday - Friday - 8:30am - 5:00pm

About this company

Cranswick PLC is a leading UK food manufacturer, focussing on Continental specialities. Our unwavering commitment to first-rate quality alongside our passion for food, has put us at the forefront as a trusted partner working with most of the UK’s national retailers. We have 23 manufacturing sites across the UK. The Cranswick Continental site in Bury processes olives, antipasti, slices continental charcuterie and cooked meats including corned beef.

After this apprenticeship

A structured three-year rotation across key finance areas – commercial, operational, and core accounting.

Exposure to real-world business challenges and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Full support while you study towards your ACCA / CIMA qualification through Kaplan – gain expertise while earning a salary.

A supportive workplace with guidance from experienced mentors and plenty of room for career growth.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311253.

Apply now

Closes tomorrow (Sunday 20 April 2025)

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