Finance Operations Apprentice - London, United Kingdom - Brit Group Services

Brit Group Services

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

London

Role Details

We are looking for an Operational Excellence Specialist

About Brit
At Brit, we believe that the uncertainty of the future should never stand in the way of progress. That's why we exist. To help people and businesses face the future and thrive. We are change-makers enabled by a global workforce who collaborate to deliver a risk service.

A team empowered to help our customers not only to survive the risks they face, but to stay on the front foot and keep moving forward.

We believe the uncertainty of tomorrow isn't something to fear but to seize; that it's full of potential. Not only for our customers but our employees too.

We might write the future of risk for our brokers and clients, but we would love to help you write your future at Brit: a future based on not just progressing but on thriving - both professionally and emotionally.

If you're looking for a place to make a real difference read on.
We are looking for Finance Operations (Apprentice)
Who are we?
Welcome to Brit.

We're a leading commercial insurance and reinsurance company and the 2nd largest syndicate in the historic Lloyds of London marketplace - known for insuring the most complex risks in the word.

If you are looking to take your first steps in your working career as an Apprentice, we are confident you will find Brit an exciting and inspiring place to work.

We are focused on not just reacting to change but creating it for the better.
We welcome everyone. Brit's inclusive culture and environment enables everyone to flourish.
What you will be working on
The Finance Operations team is responsible for operational accounting and processing of financial transactions by Brit.

The role will be involved in essential day-to-day activities relating to the general ledger, accounts payable, expense management and banking/payment processes.

The role reports to the Finance Operations Manager and involves working closely with other individuals in the Finance Operations team.

There will be involvement in ad hoc projects where necessary, as well as preparation, review, or approval of manual payments within Brit's treasury management system.

About you

This is a great opportunity for someone who can assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management information, including balance sheet control account reconciliations and analyses.

You'll assist with in ensuring the appropriate posting of banking entries, expense payments and other transactions in the general ledger.

You'll have good interpersonal and skills, and a team player as this role is responsible for performing tasks within the team and supporting related stakeholders.

Also, this is a good opportunity for someone who is organised and can complete tasks in a timely manner to maintain and develop control checks to ensure workings are consistent, accurate with underlying data and maintain up-to-date procedure documentation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a person that can assist with the development and implementation of processes and practices to respond to operational or finance system changes.

We want our work to be purposeful, meaningful, and fun. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.
Our culture
We welcome everyone at Brit, our people are our business, and we value what everyone can bring.

We like our employees to feel respected, valued and accepted - our culture is one where we encourage you to bring your authentic self to work.

Employees can contribute to topics like race, identity, sexual orientation, belonging, disability and mental wellbeing. We encourage our people to meet across teams, share personal stories and understand different perspectives. It puts our people at the heart of shaping our inclusive workplace.

Corporate Responsibility:

We are committed to having a positive impact on the planet and society both within and outside of our organisation, and actively support our clients, stakeholders, investors, and people through our ESG strategy and principles.

Our ESG strategy and focus rests on four core pillars that guide our efforts to ensure the long-term sustainability of business: Reducing our Environmental Footprint, Enabling the Transition, Responsible Product Deployment and an inclusive Culture for our People.

In turn, our ESG strategy is aligned to our overall Company strategic focus and goals.

We are committed to being a responsible business and developing products to reflect that we are:
accessible, inclusive, and sustainable.

Our ESG approach is focused on reducing any adverse impact on the planet, while mitigating risks from unsustainable environmental, social and governance practices.

Brit's Apprenticeship Scheme - how it works:
The Apprenticeship Scheme runs for 18 months, in your first week you'll follow an enhanced induction programme. This helps you create your best first impression - and brings you up to speed wit