Wiltshire College & University Centre have a great opportunity for a Finance Apprentice to join our team.
Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire
Salary: Salary: £12,804 per annum - Your hourly rate of pay will increase within your second year of apprenticeship from the national apprenticeship wage to the national minimum wage for your age group. Please visit the Government website for the current pay rates National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates - Become an apprentice: What you'll get - GOV.UK
Job Type: This is a fixed term, two-year, Level 3 apprenticeship study programme, Full Time (37 hours per week/52 weeks per year) including 1 day per week at college.
Closing Date: 5th January 2025
Finance Apprentice - The Role:
Are you ready to kickstart your career in finance? Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking an enthusiastic Finance Apprentice to join our dedicated Finance Team at our Trowbridge campus. This exciting opportunity is perfect for someone who is confident, personable, and eager to learn.
As part of this two-year apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience, develop key financial skills, and receive valuable mentoring to set you up for a successful career in finance.
Finance Apprentice - Key Responsibilities:
In this position, you will:
- Support Financial Operations: Assist with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate logging of transactions.
- Track and Manage Tasks: Help monitor progress against timelines for essential finance functions.
- Post General Ledger Journals: Play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records.
- Liaise with Stakeholders: Communicate professionally with customers and suppliers via phone and email.
- Handle Queries: Address questions and concerns with efficiency and confidence.
- Provide Administrative Support: Contribute to the smooth running of the Finance Team by managing general office tasks.
Finance Apprentice - You:
We are looking for someone who is:
- Friendly and Approachable: You're a people person who builds positive relationships with ease.
- Organised and Detail-Oriented: Accuracy is your strong suit, and you double-check your work to ensure it's thorough.
- A Critical Thinker: You assess situations thoughtfully and take appropriate action.
- Eager to Learn: Your curiosity and commitment to personal development shine through.
- Technology Understanding: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable with IT tools.
As a Finance Apprentice, you will not only gain practical experience but also enjoy:
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
- The chance to be part of a team that values your growth and contributions.
If you are ready to take the first step in your finance career, we would love to hear from you.
Finance Apprentice - Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- 30 days' annual leave for Professional Services Staff (plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period).
- You will be automatically enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- You will have access to our employee assistance programme (EAP) and enjoy other benefits such as discounts with a wide variety of retailers.
- Free car parking onsite.
