About the Role
Are you looking to kickstart your career in finance with a dynamic and supportive team? As an Apprentice Finance Assistant at MKC Training Services (MKCTS), you’ll gain valuable hands-on experience while assisting in delivering high-quality financial services. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to key financial processes, and play an essential part in ensuring the ongoing financial health of MKCTS.
Key Responsibilities
- Data Management & Analysis: Assist in gathering and analysing data using spreadsheets and other tools, presenting results in clear and concise formats.
- Internal Audits: Support internal audit activities to ensure compliance with MKCTS operations.
- Processing Financial Transactions: Handle purchase data entry, invoice processing, and reconciliation of purchasing card statements within deadlines.
- Customer Support: Assist with supplier queries and support MKCTS staff with finance-related inquiries.
- Administrative Duties: Provide administrative support, including managing electronic and hard copy filing systems, issuing rail warrants, and processing eye test vouchers.
- Third-Party Contracts: Support administrative tasks related to third-party income generation and external contracts.
All tasks must comply with relevant legal and audit requirements.
What We’re Looking For
This role is ideal for individuals eager to learn and grow in a finance-focused role. We’re seeking candidates who can combine their strong numeracy and organisational skills with a keen eye for detail. You will thrive in this position if you are adaptable, able to meet deadlines, and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment.
Qualifications & Skills
Essential:
- Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent), including passes in English and maths.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of numeracy and accuracy.
- Honest, reliable, and able to manage confidential information with integrity.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work efficiently.
Desirable:
- Experience with data analysis and using financial reports for decision-making.
- Familiarity with office administrative tasks or experience in a public sector organisation.
- Experience working with databases and performing financial analysis.
Core Competencies
- Communication: You will communicate financial information effectively with team members, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Customer Focus: Respond professionally and promptly to internal and external stakeholders.
- Organising & Self-Management: Ability to prioritise tasks, work independently, and manage your workload efficiently.
- Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues, offering support where needed.
- Problem-Solving: Assist in identifying and resolving routine problems, escalating
where necessary. - Stakeholder Engagement: Develop positive relationships with key team members
and external contacts, demonstrating effective negotiation skills when required.
Why Join Us?
MKCTS is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We offer opportunities for personal and professional development in a friendly, collaborative environment. As part of our team, you will have the chance to work closely with finance professionals, gain new skills, and contribute meaningfully to our organisation’s financial success.
Special Requirements
- Handle confidential information with discretion.
- Comply with Health & Safety, Equality & Diversity, and other MKCTS policies.
- Perform any additional duties as required to support the strategic needs of the
business.
We look forward to your application.
Contact Detail:
MKC Training Recruiting Team
