Finance Apprentice

Company description:
J. Murphy & Sons Limited is a leading global, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves lives by delivering world-class infrastructure.
Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, we provide better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including Transportation, Water, Power, Natural Resources, and Construction & Property.
Headquartered in London, we also have a number of related businesses - Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Urban Infrastructure; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services.We are specialists in delivering pipelines; design; marine; structural steel; tunnelling; fabrication; bridges and piling; and invest heavily in our substantial holding of plant; equipment and facilities.
Murphy employs around 3,500 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as ‘One Murphy’ by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success.
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Job description:
**Finance Apprentice - Wigan**

Due to continued growth, J. Murphy & Sonsare recruiting for a highly organised and conscientious Finance Apprentice to join our Finance Shared Service team at Golborne.

**Recently recognised as number 1 Best Big Company in the UK to work in 2023 by Best Companies there really is no better time to join J. Murphy and Sons**. Take a look at the role outlined and if you think you fit the bill and want to startyour career with a company that rewards performance and drives personal development then get in touch

Over the course of taking on the Finance Apprenticeship role, you will become fully AAT qualified. The duration of the apprenticeship will be 3 to 4 years depedning on previous experience. During this time you will be exposed to various teams across the FinanceShared Service Centre.

**What you will be doing**
- Project Support
- Master Data
- Accounts Payable
- Subcontractor Sales and Purchases
- Payroll
- Record to Report (including Fixed Assets).

The aim is to build a strong foundation in accounting, solidifying your studies with practical experience, in an environment that will support you throughout your apprenticeship.
You will learn practical skills as well as technical skills. Being part of a large Finance Shared Service Centre you will be exposed to working in a large team, interacting with the business on difference facets.
This opportunity will enable you to be part of a professional environment, develop your communication and influencing skills whilst becoming competent in using a variety Microsoft tools, namely, Microsoft Dynamics 365 (ERP System).