As a Finance Apprentice, you will be part of the Finance team at our Head Office, reporting to the Finance Manager. You will support the delivery of high-quality accounts payable services, ensuring suppliers and creditors are paid accurately and on time. This role forms part of the Level 3 (AAT) Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship, with full training provided to support your development.
Job Responsibilities:
* Provide accounting support for materials-related transactions.
* Process allocated accounts payable transactions in an efficient and timely manner, ensuring adherence to agreed service level agreements, including targets and deadlines.
* Ensure all invoices are appropriately authorised and accurately coded to the relevant project. Where necessary, amend invoices to ensure compliance with vendor trading terms.
* Process weekly payments on allocated days, ensuring online banking approvals are completed before deadlines.
* Ensure all accounts payable documents and records are accurately identified, indexed, filed, and retained in line with internal filing systems and statutory requirements.
* Verify that all tax invoices contain the correct tax details before entering them into the system.
* Resolve queries promptly and efficiently for internal and external customers in line with service level agreements.
* Regularly review monthly vendor statements and follow up on overdue items.
* Complete filing on a weekly basis.
* Assist the Finance Manager and team members with any ad hoc duties.
Key Accountabilities
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Adopting and promoting Ferrovial Construction UK Vision and Values.
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Delivering on the responsibilities as set out above.
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Taking ownership for the work assigned to you.
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To provide quality accounts payable services in a timely manner.
Skills and Competence:
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Motivated to learn and add value to the team, the role and the apprenticeship programme
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Inquisitive mind, seeking for new improved ways of working
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Enjoys working under pressure to meet deadlines
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Analytical and critical thinking skills
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Excellent record keeping
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Attention to detail
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Good verbal and written communication skills
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Proactive approach to working and learning
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Financial & Commercial awareness
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Familiar with all Microsoft packages, especially Excel
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Aspiring to grow within the Ferrovial Apprenticeship programme by progressing on to higher levels
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Administration experience desirable
Interpersonal Skills:
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Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as our vendors
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Ability to influence and challenge when necessary
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Ability to actively listen and understand accounting procedures
Qualifications:
5 GCSEs grade 4-9, including Maths and English
A Levels or BTEC Level 3
Location: Chiswick, London
Apprenticeship Standard:
Level 3 (AAT) Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
Duration: 2 years Apprenticeship Programme
Hours: 40.5 hours per week