Finance Apprentice

6 months ago


BarrowInFurness, United Kingdom James Fisher and Sons plc Full time

**About the Role**:
**Finance Apprentice**

**Barrow-in-Furness**

**Immediate start available**

**£20,000 per annum.**

**Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey in finance? **We are the financial heartbeat of James Fisher's Maritime Transport division, steering a fleet of tankers through the dynamic seas with potential expansion in marine projects and contracts. If you're passionate about finance and eager to explore the depths of accounting, we have the perfect opportunity for you

**About us**

James Fisher is a global supplier of trusted engineering services across the industries we serve, with an unrivalled ability to develop innovative solutions that meet the constantly developing needs of our customers operating in challenging environments.

Together, we enable seismic shifts in the way the world transports goods, protects natural resources and generates power. We are relied on in the marine, defence and energy sectors to help our customers deliver on their promises and realise their ambitions safely, efficiently and responsibly.

With over 175 years of operational experience, James Fisher maritime division is a trusted expert and innovator delivering sustainable solutions to the global maritime transport market.

**About the role**

As a Finance Apprentice, you'll start with the essentials, immersing yourself in the basics of accounting. Your tasks will include inputting financial data, preparing payments, and maintaining ledgers. But that's just the beginning - as you progress, you'll dive into reconciling nominals, collaborating on projects with diverse stakeholders, and contributing to month-end accounts and quarterly VAT returns. Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll immerse yourself in various aspects of finance, encompassing accounts payable management, management accounting, budgeting/forecasting, project accounting, and unforeseen ad-hoc opportunities.

You will be supported by a mentor who has progressed through the same apprenticeship program, and an immensely experienced team will be at your disposal for unwavering support. Additionally, 20% of your apprenticeship hours will be devoted to off-the-job activities, including exam preparation, shadowing senior staff, tutorials with your mentor or colleagues, and other developmental sessions, enhancing your overall learning experience.

Your roles and responsibilities will include:

- Maintaining accurate and detailed supplier records
- Preparation of weekly payment runs
- Petty Cash and Personal Expenses processing
- Reconciliation of ledger balances and query resolution
- Posting of bank receipts and payments
- Preparing and entering journals into the system
- Maintaining working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Assisting with month end preparation
- Providing support during the annual audit period
- Working on various projects providing finance assistance
- Assisting with preparing quarterly VAT returns
- Other ad-hoc duties

**Who are we looking for**:
We're on the lookout for someone with a genuine passion for a finance career. In the ever-evolving world of finance, a digital mindset and adaptability are crucial, and you'll encounter these themes throughout your apprenticeship. This is your chance to develop a wide range of skills that will shape your successful career path.
- Thrives in a collaborative team environment of 3-4 people.
- Exudes enthusiasm for a career in finance.
- Possesses excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Proficient in using MS Office tools like Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Possess 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C-9/A* including English and Maths



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