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Role: Finance Apprentice

Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA – Office Based

Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent

Salary: £20,000 & Learning Based Bonus Incentive*

Join Our Exclusive Finance Apprenticeship Hiring Event at EG Group!

Are you a recent college leaver ready to embark on an exciting career in Finance? Look no further! On the 11th July, EG Group are hosting an exclusive Apprentice Hiring Event to showcase our incredible finance opportunities and we want you to be a part of it!

What to Expect:
At our Apprenticeship Hiring Event, you'll have the unique opportunity to interact directly with EG Group's senior finance leaders, current finance employees and hiring managers. This is an invitation-only event that is designed to give you insights into our company culture, showcase our career opportunities, and provide a platform for you to demonstrate your skills and passion.

During the event, you'll have the chance to:
Engage with key decision-makers within our Transactional Shared Service teams.
Hear all about our finance apprenticeship scheme, study support packages and learn more about AAT from our learning and development team.
Gain valuable insights into the different career paths available to you as an apprentice at EG Group.
Learn more about our company's visions, values and mission for the future.
Browse across our interactive careers stalls inclusive of Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable, Cash & Bank and Master Data.
Participate in interactive games and activities to highlight your personality and abilities.
Network with like-minded individuals who share your enthusiasm for success.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking ambitious, motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate to kick-start their finance career in an international corporate multi-billion pound organisation.

You’ll be the type of person who throws themselves into each task or project with a positive attitude and always strives to be the best version of yourself.

You will be eager to make a difference and do what it takes to help you grow as a finance professional, you will be the talent pipeline for future growth opportunities and progression whilst also contributing to the overall success of the business.

If you have recently left college or you are seeking a change of direction in your current role, then this event is the perfect opportunity to launch your career with EG Group.

We are particularly interested in individuals with the following qualifications and experience:

You will be a college leaver with A-Levels or equivalent.
You will have GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English.
You will have a keen interest in Finance and Accounting.
You will be a self-starter with a positive “can do” attitude.
You will have excellent communication and organisational skills.
You will have good numerical and IT skills.
You will have previous experience working within a team and display a positive attitude and willingness to learn
You will ideally have previous administrative experience and knowledge of office systems and procedures gained in a finance environment, although this is not essential.

• Experience of a range of Office software including Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet.

Whilst the above qualities are desirable, consideration will be given to individuals who are able to show their exceptional abilities in other ways.

About the Apprenticeship Scheme…

You’ll be sponsored to study a professional accounting qualification from one of the UK’s leading accounting bodies while, at the same time, gaining invaluable experience in a variety of Finance roles within our Finance Transactional Shared Services department to become a rounded finance professional. You’ll gain experience of different Finance teams on a six monthly rotational basis to give you the chance to learn what each different Finance team does, how it operates, as well as understanding which Finance specialism you might like to follow as your finance career develops.

To support your learning and growth journey, you’ll have the chance to learn about how a large Finance function operates by rotating through different roles and you will assist with:

Providing general administrative and transactional support to the Finance Transaction Team, which includes: processing payments and receivable related business transactions.
Understanding the end-to-end finance processes to provide financial support across the functions.
Keeping financial information and records up to date and backup documents in agreed electronic filing systems such as SAP and the Finance network drives.

As part of your role, you will also be expected to:
Establish your own priorities and organise your own workload ensuring that activities are completed to specification and tight deadlines.
Attend in-house / college classes and complete exams as part of the apprenticeship
Learn job-specific skills using various accounting software and systems
Undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post

• Learning Based Bonus Incentive –

Our Learning Based Bonus Incentive has been designed for your benefit to help with your continuous learning and personal development. By linking bonuses directly to your learning outcomes, once you have achieved a certain milestone within your qualification, you will be rewarded with a salary increase.

What qualification will I receive upon completion?

You will be working towards obtaining your AAT Level 3 / AAT Level 4 qualification. This qualification will provide you with comprehensive skills and knowledge in accounting practices that will help you to become proficient in various areas of accounting and serve as a stepping stone for further accounting qualifications.

How do I receive an invitation?

We are expecting a large volume of interest, therefore, this is an INVITATION ONLY event. Please apply online and submit your application and our Recruitment Team be in touch if you have been shortlisted.

When? Tuesday 11th July 2023

Where? EG Group, Waterside Head Office, Haslingden Road, Blackburn, BB1 2FA

Who are EG Group?

We are a leading international company operating in the retail, convenience and fuel sectors and have established partnerships with global brands such as Starbucks, Cinnabon, KFC, Subway, Greggs, SPAR, and Burger King, as well as a focused portfolio of proprietary brands.

With a strong presence in 10 countries across the UK&I, Europe, USA and Australia, EG Group is committed to creating exceptional customer experiences and driving innovation in the industry. The business has an established pedigree of delivering an excellent Grocery & Merchandise, Foodservice and Fuel proposition in all the markets in which it operates and currently employs more than 50,000 colleagues working in over 6,600 sites.

As we continue to expand our global footprint, we are seeking talented apprentices to join our Finance team and contribute to our ongoing success!