Finance Apprentice

Finance Apprentice

The Finance Apprentice is an exciting entry-level opportunity to begin and develop a
career within Finance while gaining practical experience alongside a recognised
professional apprenticeship.

Working as part of the MM Flowers Finance team, the role will provide hands-on
experience across a range of finance activities including transactional processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial records, reconciliations, reporting and data analysis.

The Finance Apprentice will work alongside experienced Finance colleagues, learning how a Finance function supports a large, fast-paced manufacturing business while gradually taking ownership of routine financial activities as their knowledge and confidence develop.

Alongside practical workplace experience, the apprentice will complete the relevant
Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship, developing their understanding of
accounting principles, financial controls, systems, professional ethics and the wider
commercial environment.

The role is designed to provide a strong foundation for someone looking to establish a
long-term career within Finance and Accounting.

To apply for this apprenticeship, please click the button below and complete the application form. For any questions or queries regarding this vacancy, please contact us on 01246 278931 or email recruitment@apprenticeteam.org.

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Hourly Wage

£17,000 per annum

Working Week

40 hours per week, usually Monday-Friday

Information

L2 Accounts / Finance Assistant (with L2 AAT alongside)

Taking roughly 12 months to finish, this apprenticeship is equivalent to GCSE

About MM Flowers

MM Flowers is one of the UK’s leading flower businesses, supplying
millions of flowers and bouquets to some of the country’s biggest
retailers. Behind every bouquet is a large, fast-paced business – and
our Finance team plays an important part in keeping it running

Responsibilities & Tasks

  • Process day-to-day financial transactions accurately and maintain financial records.
  • Support accounts payable activities, including processing supplier invoices, checking documentation, resolving discrepancies and responding to supplier queries.
  • Assist with accounts receivable processes, customer invoicing, account maintenance and payment investigations.
  • Carry out routine reconciliations, identify discrepancies and follow financial controls and procedures.
  • Support the preparation of financial reports by using Excel and finance systems to organise, validate and analyse data.
  • Develop skills in using accounting, ERP and reporting systems while maintaining data accuracy and compliance with data protection requirements.
  • Maintain organised financial records, support document management and provide general administrative assistance to the Finance team.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Apprenticeship Programme & Training

  • Full day-to-day training will be provided by the employer.
  • This apprenticeship qualification is called Level 2 Accounts / Finance Assistant with AAT L2 delivered alongside.
  • AAT exams will be conducted within a local exam centre to the business.
  • The learning will be delivered by dedicated, industry-specialist tutors via remote sessions.
  • These session take place once per month, for roughly 2 hours, at a time convenient for both you and the employer.

Requirements & Prospects

Desired Skills & Personal Qualities

Skills: Communication, ICT, Organisation, Customer Care, Problem-Solving, Presentation, Administrative, Number and Analytical Skills.

Personal Qualities: Attention to Detail, Logical, Team Working, Creativity, Takes Own Initiative, Non-Judgemental and Patience.

Qualifications

Essential: Grades A*-C/9-4 in GCSE maths and English (or equivalent).