Accounts Assistant Apprentice

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Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Company : Safran Landing Systems

Job field : Finance and management

Location : Gloucester , England , United Kingdom

Contract type : Apprenticeship

Contract duration : Full-time

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Job Description

Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Starting Salary: £17,922

The Future of Aircraft Design, Pioneered by you

Safran Landing Systems is the world leader in aircraft landing and braking systems and is at the forefront of contributing to safer, more sustainable aviation for current and future generations.

What will you get as an Accounts Assistant Apprentice at Safran?

You'll work with industry leaders/the latest equipment/you'll gain valuable experience in aircraft production/ you'll work with the brightest minds in the sector.

You'll get to work with a great, knowledgeable, innovative and diverse team on interesting & sustainable projects.

You'll have opportunities to learn and progress! With large investment being put into the site currently, it's an exciting time to join as our growing local team.

You'll have Friday afternoon off - we have a 4.5 working day week!

You'll get to choose from our huge range of flexible benefits, including cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts, healthcare, sports clubs, 25 days holiday, up to 8% pension contribution, profit share and shares.

The Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship Programme:

This qualification covers a range of complex accounting tasks. Apprentices will learn and master financial processes, including accounting principles and concepts, advanced bookkeeping, final accounts, VAT issues in business, management accounting costing techniques and ethical practices for accountants. They will also gain software skills through spreadsheet training for accounting.

This apprenticeship standard is at Level 3. The structure allows students to achieve the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Advanced Diploma in Accounting as their on-programme learning. This internationally recognised AAT qualification enables those working in accounting or those looking to pursue accountancy as a career to gain knowledge, practical experience and the all-important certification often sought by employers.

What will I be doing?

Responsibility for ensuring all cash books are regularly kept up to date on a daily basis reconciled to bank statements

Responsibility for VAT returns, EC Sales Lists and Intrastat returns including VAT reconciliations for OEM and MRO

Assist with compilation of Corporation Tax information and submissions

Responsible for ensuring the VAT is reconciled monthly and the VAT return submitted on time to HMRC

Financial analysis and reconciliations

Responsibility for maintaining the schedule of leases

Responsibility for updating foreign currency summary file each month

Contribute to Monthly reporting of site accounts

Supporting Financial Accountants with daily/monthly tasks

Dealing with ad hoc accounting and reporting queries.

Liaison with Safran UK Shared Services Centre on accounts payable and accounts receivable issues

Support and provide cover for Finance Analyst and Financial Accountant

Job Requirements

You will have a keen interest in Accountancy and or Finance and be able to demonstrate a methodical and thorough approach to work.

You will possess excellent problem solving abilities. The role of apprentice will require you to be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills. You will be a motivated, hard-working individual with excellent planning and organisational skills. The ability to effectively work as part of a team and on your own will be key to your success.

Successful candidates will need to have achieved, or expect to achieve at least 5 GCSE's - including Math and English - Grade A-C or 5-9, Science and a technology

Time shared between the Safran Landing Systems Services site and the Training Providers site, both located in Gloucester

At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We also know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert, however, we encourage you to apply if you can can demonstrate a variety of skills and experiences relevant to the requirements of this role.

We will consider all applicants who meet the minimum requirements regardless of their age, identity or background.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the application or hiring process that may better facilitate your participation, please get in touch for an informal chat. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

‘Offers of employment will be subject to a relevant level of company security vetting, which may include a criminal record check'

Specificity of the job

There is no regular travel required with this role

Locate your future workplace

Cheltenham Road EastGL2 9QH

Gloucester

England United Kingdom

92,000

employees worldwide

27

Number of countries where Safran is located

35

business area families

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Safran is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.