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Are you talented and driven with a passion to succeed in your career? Are you looking for the ideal development opportunity to get your career moving in the right direction? Are you excited by the prospect of working with a Group with over 192 locations across the UK? If so we have the perfect challenge for you! We have celebrated success upon success since forming in 2006. In this short time frame our business has grown dramatically and we now represent in excess of 32 motor franchises over 192 outlets across the length and breadth of the UK from Dunfermline to Exeter. We trade as Bristol Street Motors, Vertu Motors and Macklin Motors. Motor Retail is now much more than physical dealerships, our on-line route to market must be just as good to satisfy today's customers. Our on-line innovation and capability have also grown significantly bringing not only enhanced customer journeys but also increased efficiency and process automation. Being the 4th largest motor retailer in the UK we are proud of the strength of our relationships with our manufacturer franchise partners and our financial stability provides us with a rock-solid foundation to continue our journey to become the best motor retailer in the UK.

The Apprentice Risk Data Analyst position is an exciting new role created to use data analytic techniques centred around our Group Risk Vision. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company and is key in providing independent and objective assurance to the Group’s Financial and Commercial operations. Collating, monitoring, analysing and reporting on trends is a key part of this role. Through computer assisted audit techniques and interaction with the wider Audit Team, the focus of the role is on root cause analysis, ensuring that at all times we are treating our customers fairly. The Apprentice Risk Data Analyst role will add value to the Group and is centred around the Company Vision of: “To deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust”

FCA audits (to verify that the Group is compliant with its FCA obligations):

• Completion of FCA audits for each dealership in Group using data analytics• Collation and analysis of dealership self-audit scores
• Monitoring of FCA audit schedule driven by previous scores and self-audit reporting

Vehicle stockaudits (to verify that the Group’svehicle stock is correct):

• Completion of vehicle stock audits for each dealership in Group using data analyticsComputer Assisted Audit Testing (CAAT) and exception reporting focused on the key risks to the Group.

This work involves both routine testing of the application of the company’s policies and controls, and adhoc investigation work of potential new threats, e.g. bank fraud.

Testing covers such things as:

• Cash & bank audits (to identify potentially fraudulent activity or incorrect application of policy):
• Comparing bank payments to purchase ledger and payroll
• Reviewing duplicate payments/refunds from/to the same debit/credit card
• Identifying large transactions not compliant with Group policy
• Purchase ledger audits (to identify potentially fraudulent activity on incorrect application of policy):
• Reviewing supplier bank account changes
• Identifying payments made to Miscellaneous suppliers
• Reviewing separation of duty for the processing of supplier invoices

Apprenticeship: You will be working towards a Level 4 Qualification as a Data Analyst over a duration of circa 17-months. The programme is delivered 100% virtually and includes the PL-300 Official Microsoft Power BI Certification.

We are looking for a bright, self-motivated candidate with a can-do attitude.

The following skills would be beneficial:

• IT Literacy including all Microsoft packages including Excel• Excellent Numeracy and Literacy Skills
• Analysing and Solving Problems
• Numerical and Financial Analysis: Comprehend, analyse and organise both numerical and statistical information accurately. Able to present sensible interpretations and conclusions.
• Seeking and Collating Information: Identifies and seeks out all the relevant information required to achieve a task. Effectively networks and questions others to elicit relevant information.

Desired Personal qualities:

• Attention to Detail and Accuracy
• Interpersonal & Good Communication
• An interest in data and statistics.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn

We are looking for individuals who share the values that make us who we are as an organisation. If you share our values, we would welcome your application.

By applying for this role you accept to us passing your information across to QA who will undertake this Apprenticeship. Or, you can apply direct on the below link:

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000136028

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague's personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service - plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme • Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity