Modern Apprentice Grants Team - Dundee, United Kingdom - Henderson Loggie

Henderson Loggie

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Dundee, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Dundee
At Henderson Loggie our people are at the very heart of what makes us stand out from our competitors.

We provide a wide range of services and work collaboratively across the Firm to ensure that our clients receive the very best advice and exceptional customer service.

We are proud of our approachable, straightforward, and collaborative style of working and are always keen to meet with people who share our values and commitment to providing outstanding client service.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Modern Apprenticeship in Accounting who is at the beginning of their career to join our team.

Our Grants Team manage a varied portfolio of grants for a wide range of prestigious public sector and commercial clients, based across Scotland.

This role is a fixed-term 2-year contract.

The Team:

You will be joining a team of ten and will have the opportunity to work with all levels.

The team have a wide range of experience and knowledge All team members are more than happy to help and will always answer any questions you may have.

Although you are joining our team in Dundee, you will work closely with the Edinburgh team.

While working here there will be opportunities to attend client site visits and gain first-hand experience of the Grants Audit process.

The Role:

This is a varied role where no two days will be the same.

Main Responsibilities include:

Providing support to the Grants Team:

Assist with work on grant audits.
Support grant audit team on administration tasks preparing files and collecting initial audit documents from clients.
Establish sample sizes, where appropriate, and select samples from data supplied from clients.
Liaise with clients to collect documentary evidence on the sample of costs for review
Conduct fieldwork onsite at client premises or remotely, as required.
Assist on queries on grant claims and refer on to grant coordinator, keeping them up to date on progress.
Action all review points to ensure all are cleared.
Attend relevant training courses, as required.
Be educated to Higher grade (or equivalent) with A to C passes in English and Maths.

Requirements:

Be educated to National 5 (or equivalent) with passes in English & Maths desirable
Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Demonstrable commitment to developing into an administration role
Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail is essential
Have excellent communication skills both written and oral
Flexibility and cando approach essential
Be a proactive and analytical approach to problem solving
Demonstrate a willingness to study and work towards the Business Administration qualification

Why develop your career with us?:

We are a born and bred Scottish firm, established in 1909, and we believe in giving back to our local communities.

We raise money throughout the year for various charities, we give all staff one day for volunteering per year, we are also sponsor the Courier Business Awards and two budding ice-skating athletes based in Dundee ice arena.

When you choose to develop your career with us, you're choosing a firm that truly cares.

Our team members describe us as a medium-sized firm with a small-firm feel, where you're in charge of your own growth and development.

We've even established our own Training Academy to support our staff in reaching their personal and professional goals.

What you can expect:

A competitive salary
31 days holiday per year
Continuous training and support via The Henderson Loggie Training Academy
Birthday gift and Perkbox discounts on supermarket, travel, retail, leisure and much more
Professional Subscriptions
Team and officewide social activities
Enhanced paid leave (Maternity/Paternity/ Adoption/Bereavement & Compassionate Leave & Company Sick Pay)

As an equal opportunity employer, Henderson Loggie is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

Next steps:

If you're looking for a place where you can thrive, where your journey is in your hands, and where growth isn't just encouraged but celebrated, then we're excited to welcome you into our firm.

Your journey to greatness starts here