Finance Apprentice

Redmayne Bentley

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Are you looking to build a successful career in Finance while gaining valuable hands-on experience and a recognised qualification? It is an exciting time to join us at Redmayne Bentley. After recently celebrating our 150th year in business, we are embarking on the next stage of our firm-wide strategy to build, improve and develop upon our strong, historic foundations. Our Finance team is already playing a critical role in this, and we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice to join them on this journey. When you start with us, you will first be trained on supporting and then independently managing our Sales and Purchase Ledgers – giving you exposure to the wide range of suppliers we work with and getting proper practical experience of some basic accounting principles. As you build your confidence and competence, you will be given more exposure to the wide array of tasks our Finance team undertakes. You will have the opportunity to work closely with our Graduate Trainee Accountant and support them with our recurring fees and charges processes - giving you experience in data extraction, manipulation and reporting ahead of our quarterly fee runs. This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience while studying towards a recognised qualification. You'll receive support from knowledgeable and qualified colleagues, exposure to a variety of tasks and opportunities, and the chance to develop skills that will help you build a strong foundation for your career. Note for candidates: Further details about specific job responsibilities can be found in the job description attached to this advert.

Requirements

Minimum Grade C (4+) in GCSE Maths (or equivalent)
An interest in Finance demonstrated through education, work experience, part-time employment, or personal study.
Confident user of Microsoft Excel with a good understanding of formulas and spreadsheet.
Adaptable – can be proactive to solve problems and react to changing circumstances.
Collaborative – enjoys being an active part of a supportive environment and supporting colleagues.
Determined – has a clear focus and drive to succeed and build a career in Finance.
Keen to Learn – enjoys absorbing new information and developing new skills.
Meticulous attention to detail – takes pride in ensuring accuracy and reliability in all aspects of their work.
Proactive – seeks out opportunities to develop themselves further and to contribute to projects and opportunities.
Professional communication skills – able to respond to queries and speak with colleagues clearly and politely.
Self-Aware – willing to put their hand up and ask for help when they don’t know something.
Strong time management skills - able to prioritise effectively and effectively balance the requirements of both their work and studies.
Demonstrate our core values of Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility and Teamwork.

Responsibilities

Supporting and independently managing our Sales and Purchase Ledgers.
Gaining exposure to the wide range of suppliers.
Gaining practical experience of basic accounting principles.
Working closely with our Graduate Trainee Accountant.
Supporting the Graduate Trainee Accountant with recurring fees and charges processes.
Gaining experience in data extraction, manipulation and reporting.