Finance Apprentice

Finance Apprenticeship
Ferrovial Construction is the engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested with a workforce of approximately 96,000 employees, and a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. We are a Spanish multinational company operating in 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees. Ferrovial Construction Ltd UK has 6 major Infrastructure projects across the UK; HS2, Silvertown (STT), Heathrow (Q6), Thames Tideway (TTT), Northern Line Extension (NLE) and Farringdon.
The role
Finance Apprenticeship will work as part of the finance team in our Head Office. You will report to the Finance Manager and provide quality accounts payable services to the supply chain. Additional responsibilities include ensuring the company’s debts to suppliers and creditors are paid accurately. The job role is connected to the Level 3 (AAT) Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship and full training will be provided.
Job Responsibilities:
* Assist in providing accounting services for materials.
* Processing of allocated accounts payable transactions in an efficient and timely manner ensuring that the service level agreement(s) (targets and deadlines) are being met
* Ensuring that all invoices have the correct authorisation and relevant coding specification for the project. If required, amend invoices to ensure we adhere to vendors trading terms.
* Processing weekly payments on their allocated days and ensuring online banking is authorised before deadline
* Ensuring that all accounts payable documents and records are identified, indexed, filed and retained in accordance with the relevant filing system and statutory requirements
* Check to ensure that all tax invoices have the correct tax details before inputting into system.
* Resolve queries in an efficient and timely manner for both our internal and external customers in accordance with our service level agreement(s)
* Check monthly vendor statements on a regular basis and follow up any entries that are overdue
* File on a weekly basis
* Assist the Finance Manager and team members with any ad hoc duties
Key Accountabilities
* Adopting and promoting Ferrovial Construction UK Vision and Values.
* Delivering on the responsibilities as set out above.Taking ownership for the work assigned to you.
* To provide quality accounts payable services in a timely manner. Assist in managing the material invoices on the project
* Identify risks and opportunities in our supply chain and identify alternative options
Skills and Competence:
* Motivated to learn and add value to the team, the role and the apprenticeship programme
* Inquisitive mind, seeking for new improved ways of working
* Enjoys working under pressure to meet deadlines
* Analytical, evaluation and critical thinking. Excellent record keeping
* Attention to detail. Good communication skills verbal and written. Administration experience desirable
* Proactive approach to working and learning. Financial & Commercial awareness
* Familiar with all Microsoft packages, especially Excel
* Aspiring to grow within the Ferrovial Apprenticeship programme by progressing on to higher levels
Interpersonal Skills:
* Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as our vendors
* Ability to influence and challenge when necessary
* Ability to actively listen and understand accounting procedures
Qualifications:
5 GCSEs grade 4-9, including Maths and English
A Levels or BTEC Level 3
Apprenticeship Standard:
Level 3 (AAT) Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
Duration: 2 years Apprenticeship Programme
Hours: 40.5 hours per week

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