Finance Apprentice in Warwick

Location: The Point, Haywood Road, Warwick, CV34 5AH

Qualification: Level 3, Assistant Accountant (24 months)

Starting Salary: £17,500

When you join Telent's Apprenticeship Programme you will be working as part of a company that affects the everyday lives of people across the UK and Ireland. With our diverse portfolio of projects and areas of specialities, we offer a range of apprenticeships to suit different types of learners. You will have the opportunity to grow, develop and learn from professionals whilst building your career with Telent and gaining industry leading qualifications.

The Finance Apprenticeship position is initially for two years and is intended to give candidates a good understanding of the basics in all areas of Finance within Telent. Finance Apprentices will provide support to internal and external Telent customers and will work as an Assistant Accountant. Apprentices will move around the department within 2 to 3 placements. The placements will be in the Central Finance Team or within one of the Three Business units within Telent. On each placement apprentices will learn about Management accounts, budgeting, cash control and forecasting.

On successful completion of your Level 3 position, you will have completed the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification and move into a Level 4 Apprenticeship and gain affiliate membership of the AAT professional body.

What you'll do:

• Assist with the day to day financial activities including:

• Preparation of month-end management accounts
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Year-end financial statements
• Ad hoc financial analysis for business managers
• Support for the preparation of regulatory financial requirements such as the completion of VAT returns
• Fixed assets analysis
• Expenses reporting
• Cash and bank reconciliations and cash forecasts

Who you are & what to prepare for:

• No prior experience required; full training will be provided.
• Interest in the financial and accountancy space.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ownership of tasks and personal development.
• Client and customer service skills are critical.
• Strong planning and organisation skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience with Microsoft applications such as Excel is beneficial.

The Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 GCSE's Grade 4 or higher (or equivalent qualification), including Maths at a minimum Grade 5.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Must be over the age of 18 by September 2024.
• 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications minimum Grade C (Including Maths, desirable).

Programme Specifics:

• This apprenticeship is typically 24 months in duration.
• Starting salary of £17,500 which will increase throughout the duration of the programme.
• The grade you can attain will be a Level 3 Assistant Accountant.
• Our chosen training provider Kaplan will support you in obtaining your AAT qualification.
• You will work in an Agile model from both our office in Warwick and remotely from home.
• On completion of your apprenticeship, we hope to offer you a full-time position with Telent where you can continue to pursue your career.

What we offer:

• A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact.
• 34 days holiday, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year.
• Company pension scheme.
• A range of family friendly policies.
• Occupational health support and wellbeing.
• Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

About Telent:

Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone.

You’ll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well. We are guided by our values and behaviours: Be Inclusive, Take Responsibility, Collaborate, Be Customer-focused.