Finance Apprentice

Job Title:Finance ApprenticeLocation:Ringwood, HampshireSalary:Starting salary of £10,159Apprentice duration:27 MonthsApprenticeship level:Intermediate - Advanced (A level)

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Apprenticeships at Churchill Retirement

Apprenticeships are in our DNA here at Churchill. We have a track record of developing our apprentices from A level equivalent qualifications all the way to degree education if that is the path you want to take. Many of our senior leaders started out their working lives as apprentices, including our Chairman and CEO.

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Why join an apprenticeship with Churchill Retirement?

We are a growing company and apprentices are an important part of our growth plans. We want to set you up for success, not only in your apprenticeship, but in your future career. So regardless of which apprenticeship you are taking with us, you can expect.

To gain a recognised qualification in the profession of your choice, all fully funded from your apprenticeship training provider.To join a network of other apprentices, in other departments across the business, to learn together and support one another.A day a week to focus on your qualification, attend lectures with your training provider, or spend time working on assignments or projects.A workplace mentor who supports you day to day, and helps you apply your learning and develop your skills in the workplace.Additional training from our Training Academy team to provide you with the skills you will need as you progress you career.A workplace buddy, who is an additional friendly face to support you, that has been through an apprenticeship programme with us, and knows, first hand, what it is like.A permanent role on successful completion of the apprenticeship

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About the role

Weare really excited about the Finance Apprenticeship role we have on offer. We havecreated a programme with a rotation through all the departments within ourFinance Function across the Churchill Group of companies, so that you get arounded understanding of all aspects of working in a Finance Team. You willhave the opportunity to work in Churchill Retirement, Churchill EstatesManagement, and for our charity the Churchill Foundation, all based inRingwood.

Ourfinance departments are busy with a variety of activities to keep you occupiedwhen you are not studying. As you rotate through departments, you will learn howto support with payroll and pension administration, HMRC returns, BACS andcheque payments, bank reconciliations, processing invoices and ledgertransactions, as well as the production of financial reports. At all times youwill be supported by a skilled team with experience in helping apprentices todevelop the skills they need to succeed.​

An apprenticeship withChurchill Retirement Living also offers a professional, friendly, and familyvalues working environment where vital ‘soft’ skills such as communication,teamwork and effective and efficient working practices will be developed.​

The hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 9am to5.30pm and Fridays are 9am to 5pm.

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What Qualification do I get?

Accountsor Finance assistant Level 2

AATCertificate in Accounting

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What opportunities are there for progression?

On successful completion of the Accounts or FinanceAssistant apprenticeship you will enrol onto the Assistant Accountapprenticeship Level 3 to further your development.

About you

This is a busy and varied role. To be successful you will need:

Good communication skills and the ability to develop strong and positive working relationships Excellent time management and organisation skillsProficiency in Microsoft ExcelExcellent Keyboard AccuracyCustomer service skillsTo be comfortable analysing informationA proactive approachDiscretionA willingness to learn and develop

Upon joining the programme you will need the following qualifications:

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*- C/ 9-4) EssentialGCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A* - B / 9-6) Essential​​

How you’ll be rewarded:

Starting Salary of £10,159Annual holiday entitlement - 24 days + Bank HolidaysGroup Personal Pension Plan Health ScreeningLife Assurance Day off on your birthdayGain industry recognised qualifications

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We have Excellent Colleague benefits including:

Ongoing investment into your personal developmentTraining Courses and Professional Memberships paidColleague well-being initiatives and ambassadorsPeer recognition programmeColleague referral bonusAccess to Employee Assistance programmeEyecare reimbursementLand introduction bonusFriends & family discount against the cost of a new Churchill apartmentCharitable match-funding programme for Colleagues wishing to raise money for their chosen charitiesFree Pizza on the last Friday of every month.

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​About Churchill

We’re a family-run, privately-owned business and we’re going places. We’re proud of what we do and the people we work with. We have ambitious growth plans for the future, now employing over 700 people and growing all the time.

We pride ourselves on building beautiful, quality, and purpose-built one and two bedroom apartments in desirable locations across the UK for those looking for an independent lifestyle in later life. Our developments are designed to take away all the hassle and fears that can be experienced by older people and provide security, peace of mind and independence.

We’ve won a host of awards; most recently we have been recognised by The Sunday Times as the 3rd Best Company to Work For and in 2016 we became the first ever retirement living specialist to have been named overall ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ by the WhatHouse? Awards

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Next steps

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply for this job.

Selection Process: July 2023

​Start Date: September 4th 2023

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Please note, your details will be shared with our partner QA apprenticeship to check eligibility for the programme.

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