Finance Apprentice - Hamilton, United Kingdom - Last Mile Group

Last Mile Group

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Hamilton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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About the opportunity:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a
Finance Apprentice to join our
Group Finance team based in our head office in Hamilton.

The Apprentice will primarily be responsible for ownership of the Group Accounts Payable mailbox and associated tasks. The Apprentice will directly report to the Head of Financial Reporting and be mentored by the Group Financial Controller. The Apprentice will work closely with the Group Management Accountant on a day-to-day basis.

The Apprentice will initially work towards obtaining the SVQ Business and Administration SCQF Level 6 accreditation over a 6 month period, before progressing on to undertake an AAT apprenticeship in Accountancy over the following 18 months.

Your responsibilities:

Managing the Group Accounts Payable mailbox will remain the key part of the apprenticeship role, however in due course there may be extra time in the week where they are able to take on other tasks.

Key tasks include:

Ownership of the Group Accounts Payable mailbox
Processing supplier invoices, credit notes and recharges
Checking invoiced costs against budget
Obtaining appropriate approvals in line with the Group delegated authority matrix
Assist in preparing the weekly purchase ledger payment proposal
Complete supplier statement reconciliations on a monthly basis
Other ad hoc tasks as identified by the Group Management Accountant
Potential to shadow other areas of the wider finance team to assist in general understanding of how the function operates

Skills and areas of development include:

Plan how to manage and improve own performance in a business environment
Review and maintain work in a business environment
Communicate in a business environment
Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, colleagues and other stakeholders
Work collaboratively in a team
IT literacy with the ability to use MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
Develop metaskills through a process of regular reflection, coaching, feedback and personal development

Attributes:

Interest in developing an accounting or financebased career
High level of numeracy and attention to detail
Organised, methodical approach to work with excellent time management skills
Excellent communication skills and able to build relationships
Comfortable working in a team

In return of your hard work and dedication, we can offer you:

Core Benefits:

25 Days Holiday plus Statutory Days
Holiday Buy Back Scheme (Purchase up to 5 Additional Days)
Up to 7% Employer Pension Contribution
Life Assurance (x4 Annual Gross Salary)
Refer a Friend Incentive
Hybrid Working (3 days in the Office, 2 from home)
Flexible Start and Finish Time
Discretionary Bonus up to 10% of Gross Annual Salary
Company Sick Pay
Private Medical Insurance

At Last Mile Infrastructure Group, we are one of the UK's largest Independent Network Owners, owning and operating in excess of 300,000 gas and electricity connections serving residential and commercial customers.

Last Mile Asset Management adopt and operate electricity, gas, water and wastewater networks that are designed, installed and commissioned by Lloyds accredited Independent Connection providers (ICPs).

It is our vision to be the UK's leading independent multi-utility provider.

People are our most valuable "asset" and therefore it is our mission to not only attract but
retain the best talent to support delivery of our corporate business strategy and share our company's success.

At Last Mile, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment, where employee wellbeing is at the forefront in making sure our people feel valued.

We provide tailored ongoing training and development, but most importantly, long term career opportunities for you to
Grow With Us.

If you are motivated to succeed and have a 'can-do' attitude, we would love to hear from you