Trainee Accounts Assistant Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Job description
We’re looking for a Trainee Accounts Assistant to join us in Bradford!
The Accounts Assistant Apprentice roles will suit an individual with an interest in a career in finance and who wishes to pursue an AAT Level 3 and Level 4 accountancy qualification.
You’ll be working as a Finance Apprentice within our Shared Service Centre. The Shared Service team is based in Bradford, which in addition to Finance also includes Claims, Finance Systems, Payment Operations and Employee Services to Liberty Global.
Through formal training and development as well as the experience you gain on the job, you will be able to develop a wide range of skills including:
- Data analysis and manipulation
- Financial acumen
- Communication
- Multiple systems and applications
By the end of your apprenticeship, at a minimum, you’ll also have achieved your AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting. This will be a great kick start to your Accounting career!
We’re looking for people who are serious about learning and growing, particularly within a Finance environment, and who can take a logical, methodical and proactive approach to work. We will ensure that you receive the necessary training to make you well rounded finance professionals by the end of your apprenticeship. Your scheme mentor and workmates will also help you to add lots more capabilities to your skills locker. Plus you’ll enjoy a great salary with amazing benefits from the start!
Candidates who are looking to pursue a career in Finance and have completed their A-levels and/or who have started their AAT qualification would be ideal for this role.
What will you be doing?
Accountabilities include but are not limited to:
- Month end accounting including preparing journals and balance sheet reconciliations
- Data processing e.g. raising invoices or performing daily bank reconciliations
- SOX compliance
- Participation in ad-hoc projects
What we tend to look for people with:
- Numerate
- Good excel skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Experience of delivering to deadlines
- 3 A-levels (A-C) or equivalent
- AAT L2/3 (preferred but not essential)
Skills & Abilities
- Communication - to be able to communicate clearly to a range of stakeholders
- Innovation - deliver and encourage original/lateral thinking that enables the team to devise revenue and cost assurance solutions effectively, efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Financial and process control mind-set.
- Logical and methodical approach to work.
- Continuous improvement, looking for opportunities to improve existing processes.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid working (2 days office based and 3 remote)
- 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more.
- Personal medical insurance
- Matched pension contribution up to 10%
- Access to our car benefit scheme
- Access to our online learning to continue to grow and develop your career with us
Who we are:
We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.
Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.
With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.
We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.
Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.
Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.
And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.
Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. We’re 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. So we’re keen to hear from candidates of all background and circumstances.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship
Salary: From £21,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: Hybrid remote in BRADFORD
Reference ID: REQ_00033062
