Finance Apprentice

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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.

Following the completion of the AAT apprenticeship and subject to meeting performance development objectives, there is potential for this role to transitioned to a longer-term position within the Group Finance team.

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 meta-skills through a process of regular reflection, coaching, feedback and personal development

National 5 – including English and Maths, plus one other subject (or equivalent)

Attributes:

• Interest in developing an accounting or finance-based 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!