Finance/ Accounts Apprentice
ALCATEL SUBMARINE NETWORKS LTD

We are a family-owned independent Builders Merchant based in the centre of Nottingham looking for an apprentice to join our small team of technicians to repair and maintain our extensive fleet of HGV's ranging from 7.5t to 18t rigid crane and moffat vehicles along with fork lifts and plant in our own onsite workshop.

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What will the apprentice be doing?

In particular, he/she will support the Project Financial Controllers in: 

• Support Project Financial Controllers and the team on a single or multiple projects
• Analyze with the Project Financial Controllers the actual figures of the project revenues and costs and the main causes of margin variations, support the management of the project's financial indicators
• Actively participate in monthly project reviews
• Assist the Project Financial Controllers to update the project's financial data throughout the life cycle: from entry into force to final acceptance
• Update operational tools: ERP (ordering, billing schedule, etc.) & Forecast
• Prepare and send invoices to customers
• Participate in cash calls in accordance with the contractual invoicing schedule, including reminding customers of arrears and proactively alerting management if necessary
• Ensure that revenue is accounted for in accordance with the group's policies
• Track the progress of key financial indicators - monthly actuals vs. orders, revenues, and cash forecasts in the monthly forecast. Proactive alerting of significant risks, opportunities, or deviations
• Ensure the integrity of the project's financial data, the accuracy of documentation, compliance with the financial group's policies and ethical standards, in conjunction with accounting and auditors
• Actively contribute to the closing and forecasting processes in the short and medium term as well as to internal controls, including SOX
• Be proactive in identifying process changes to reduce manual and low value-added tasks
• Create and maintain functional documentation
• Ensuring compliance with the Group's financial and ethical policies

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Training Provider: BROMLEY COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION.

On programme Training:

• Level 2 Accounts/ Finance Assistant a Apprenticeship Standard
• Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting
• Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English
• Institute of Apprenticeship Certificate

End-Point Assessment (EPA)

• Structured interview (supported by a portfolio of evidence summary)
• In-tray test

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of this apprenticeship. 

Annual wage

£26,000 a year

Expected duration

1 Year

Possible start date

26 May 2025

Date posted

22 Apr 2025

Reference number

1000316191

Positions

1 available

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Strong analytical, synthetic capabilities, continuous improvement, strong organizational skills, written communication

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade A*-C / 9-4) Essential