Finance Apprentice

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work and train in a finance role within a prestigious company, where you will gain valuable training and work experience along with a nationally recognised qualification supporting you to further your career.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 21 July 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

The Finance apprentice will provide support to the finance team. This role will require significant interaction with the Porsche Centres and the wider team. The apprentices, whilst working with autonomy, will be an important part of the Finance team and have the opportunity to collaborate across the business and functions, working towards both individual and team targets.

The role will entail working with the various sub-departments within the finance team, providing good grounding and exposure to different elements of Finance.

Support various aspects of Purchase and Sales ledger
Maintain the PRG Bank accounts and reconciliations
Process the Porsche centres cash sheet
Post Journals through Month End
Prepare data for statistical declaration
Assist with preparing the P11D/PSA and Corporation Tax
Assist in preparation of month-end accounts
Working with the Finance manager with any other ad hoc duties

Where you'll work

Bath Road Calcot
Reading
RG31 7SE

Training

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

College or training organisation

FIRST INTUITION SOUTH LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

Assistant Accountant Level 3.

Block release to attend courses provided by First Intuition.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C)
Maths (grade C)

A Level in:

English (grade C)
Maths (grade C)

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
Number skills
Team working

About this company

Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East. Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our centres feature state-of-the-art facilities and highly trained staff to ensure that the purchasing, servicing, and ownership experience of Porsche customers are of the highest quality.

https://dealer.porsche.com/gb/porscheretailgroup/en-GB/About-us/About-us (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential for extension to AAT level 4.

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