Summary
We are seeking an ambitious individual to join our Finance Team and undertake a structured development programme with a clear pathway towards becoming a future Finance Manager.
An ideal opportunity for someone to build a long-term career in accounting & finance, gaining practical experience within a successful engineering business
What you will do at work
- Processing purchase invoices and supplier payments.
- Assisting with sales invoicing activities.
- Supporting credit control processes.
- Processing employee expenses.
- Maintaining accounting records and supporting documentation.
- Supporting payroll administration activities.
- Performing bank reconciliations.
- Assisting with month-end accounting procedures.
- Supporting VAT return preparation.
- Assisting with financial reporting.
- Supporting management information production.
- Assisting with cashflow reporting.
- Supporting project profitability reporting.
- Assisting with Work in Progress (WIP) monitoring.
- Supporting budget monitoring activities.
- Assisting with management accounts preparation.
- Supporting financial analysis activities.
- Provide administrative support to the Finance Team and wider business as required.
- Assist with document management and record keeping.
- Provide support during periods of staff absence or peak workload.
- Assist with general office administration activities from time to time.
- Contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the office environment.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Positive Attitude
- Flexible
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4/C) – essential
- GCSE Maths (4/C) – essential
About this employer
Wilde Consultants is an established civil and structural engineering consultancy operating from offices in Stockport, Liverpool and London. We provide professional engineering services across rail, highways, buildings and infrastructure sectors throughout the UK.
After this apprenticeship
This role has been created as part of our long-term succession planning strategy.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress through the following pathway:
Assistant Accountant Apprentice
↓
Assistant Management Accountant
↓
Management Accountant
↓
Finance Manager
The role offers extensive mentoring and support from experienced finance professionals alongside funded professional qualifications.
Employee benefits
Full funded apprenticeship
Cycle to Work Scheme
25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays