Finance Apprentice

Wireshop; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Sheffield is seeking a Finance Apprentice to support the finance function. Responsibilities include cashbook posting, processing transactions, and assisting with VAT. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, and a desire to learn. This apprenticeship offers generous holiday entitlement and relevant training.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days plus bank holidays

Company Pension Scheme

Healthshield membership after probation

Life Assurance Scheme

Share Purchase Plan

Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Ability to work to deadlines, especially at month end and year end.
• Keen eye for detail and strong work ethic.
• Confident IT user, especially in Microsoft Excel.
• Highly motivated with a strong desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Daily cashbook posting.
• Daily processing of cash transactions.
• Monthly bank reconciliations.
• Credit card and VAT assistance.
• Other tasks as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Ability to work to deadlines

Motivation to learn

Education

5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and Maths

Job description

Finance Apprentice – Gleeson Homes

Join our Head Office team in Sheffield to support the finance function at a divisional level. As a Finance Apprentice you will gain business experience through involvement in specific projects, job shadowing and interaction with the senior finance team. You will also have the opportunity to rotate around different departments within the finance function.

Main Responsibilities

• Daily cashbook posting
• Daily processing of cash transactions through our banking facility
• Monthly bank reconciliations
• Credit card and VAT assistance
• Other tasks as required

Working Hours

• 36.5 hours per week
• Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 5 pm
• Friday 8:30 am to 4 pm
• One day per week or block release at a local college to obtain a relevant Apprenticeship Standard

The Ideal Candidate

Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to succeed in this role as you will be working with a number of internal and external stakeholders, as well as senior finance team members.

• 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) or equivalent, including English and Maths minimum grade 4 / C.
• An ability to work to deadlines, especially at month end and year end
• A keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic
• A confident IT user (especially Microsoft Excel)
• Most importantly – the right candidate will be highly motivated with a strong desire to learn

Benefits

• Relevant training provided
• Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum plus bank holidays
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme (with company and voluntary contribution)
• Healthshield membership upon successful completion of probationary period
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Share Purchase Plan

Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £62,167.00 - £72,474.00 per annum