Financial Accounting Apprentice - Cirencester, United Kingdom - St. James's Place

St. James's Place
St. James's Place
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Cirencester, United Kingdom

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Who We Are
People have always been at the heart of St.

James's Place, we value long-term relationships, and we are a home for people who care about the future - financially, environmentally and socially.

These core values have enabled us to become a leading FTSE 100 Wealth Management company.


Our Apprenticeship Programme is a fantastic alternative to university and a unique opportunity to complete a funded and supported qualification whilst you work within one of our divisions, gaining both valuable work experience and ongoing training as well as immersing yourself in our inclusive and collaborative culture.

This structured development path is delivered alongside support from your line manager and the wider business.

You will be an apprentice with us for one year and then you will be in a position to take a role within your chosen division.


Location:
Cirencester


Salary:
£20,830


NB:

Assessment centres for this vacancy will be run on 20 March 2024 so please ensure you are provisionally available to attend.


As an Apprentice in the Financial Accounting team, you will study towards the AAT Accounting Exams, with the opportunity to progress onto the ACCA exams in the future.


What you'll be doing:
The Financial Accounting team is responsible for the preparation of the financial results for the SJP Group.

The team also prepares and reviews monthly results and regulatory submissions, as well as other financial information required for Board meetings.


As an apprentice in the team, you will provide administrative support across to assist in the timely and accurate delivery of SJP Group's financial results.

You will get a brilliant insight into financial accounting, consisting of journal preparation, financial controls & a wider understanding of both accounting and SJP.

The team has previously had an apprentice who is now a valued member of the team and has flourished over the last three years.


Typical day to day responsibilities may include:

  • Preparing financial information to be input into accounting systems.
  • Support interaction with other group companies.
  • Supports preparation of relevant management accounts.
  • Support the production of regulatory information.
  • Assist in adhoc projects and investigations.
  • Prepare working papers.

Who we're looking for:


We are looking for someone with an interest or basic knowledge of accounting, who is willing to learn and progress within the profession and undertake the relevant qualifications.


Required skills to be successful:

  • Great teamwork
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret numbers and financial information
  • Basic Excel knowledge
  • Strong communication and written skills


If you are interested in role, you will need to hold a minimum of level 4 in English Language and Mathematics.


Flexible Working
We understand that employees work best in different ways, at different times and in different environments.

We value all of our employees and appreciate that everyone is unique, and at one of many stages within their career.

Recognising this, we have introduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-time work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours.

Our people are encouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle where it can be accommodated, so please ask the question and start a conversation


Why work for us?

Our Rewards
In addition to an attractive salary and eligibility to participate in the discretionary annual bonus opportunities, you will also receive an excellent benefits package including:

  • Non-Contributory Pension
  • 10% (increasing with length of service) with further pension matching
  • Significant protection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness.
  • Outstanding terms and conditions including 6 months paid parental leave.
  • Private Medical and Dental Insurance
  • 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on fulltime equivalent) with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days holiday
  • Discretionary bonus scheme dependent on company and personal performance, varied by level
  • Not applicable to fixed term contracts (standard uplift applies in lieu of the protection benefits)

Our Culture


Our culture is the glue that binds us together - It's one of our biggest assets and one of the biggest reasons for our success.

It's underpinned by core values of doing the right thing, being the best version of ourselves and investing in long term relationships.

We want to embrace a diverse group of backgrounds and experiences to connect with clients, tackle problems and innovate. We raise our voice on the things that matter to us and inspire change from the front. Contributing to our inclusive culture is vital, ensuring a space for everyone to be their authentic self, no compromises.

In all we do, we consider how we affect the communities in which we belong. Over 96% of our group employees are involved in s
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