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Network Rail Finance Apprentice
Network Rail is recruiting Finance Apprentices to join their Accounting Services team to complete an AAT apprenticeship programme, which includes the level 3 programme. This role is an entry-level scheme designed as an alternative route to university. It has various duties such as financial reporting, and other finance assistance tasks.
Overview of Duties
- Assist with periodic financial reports
- Post journals and other key financial inputs
- Assist the business in updating project information on the Network Rail key systems
- Provide support with ad hoc reporting as requested by the business
- Undertake ad hoc finance assistance based on queries received
- Support with achieving the team key metrics
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Course Contents
- Assist with the investigation of, and response to, financial information queries.
- Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
- Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements, and report financial information to users of accounts.
- Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
- Reconcile financial data, such as preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
- Investigate, resolve, or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
- Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
- Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Communicate using a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
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Training Schedule
- Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- Alongside your role, you will study towards the level 3 AAT qualification
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 5)
- Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Other Requirements
This company has a fantastic track record for developing and investing in a number of apprentices in the past. All apprentices so far have secured a permanent position within the team and many have quickly progressed to Assistant Accountant, with some progressing further into a Finance Business Partner role.
You will be well trained and supported throughout your apprenticeship and even have access to some fantastic perks, such as:
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- Subsidised rail travel – 75% on rail season tickets and leisure travel
- Interest-free season ticket loans for travel
- A choice of three contributory pension schemes
- Charitable giving schemes, including company contributions
- Employee assistance programme
A range of other benefits, including volunteer leave, cycle to work scheme, discounted online shopping site. Hybrid working option available.
One of the UK’s most recognised engineering and railway companies in the heart of Manchester, Network Rail. They specialise in the maintenance and development of Britain's rail tracks, signalling, bridges, tunnels, level crossings and many key stations. With new world-class stations being built, they are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen. Great opportunities for development and learning in a supportive environment, friendly and sociable team, strong potential for progression. All apprentices so far have secured a permanent position within the team and many of whom have quickly progressed to Assistant Accountant with some progressing further into a Finance Business Partner role.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
- With progression towards the Level 4 AAT qualifications
- You will receive support from industry-experienced tutors and coaches
- Great opportunities for development and learning in a supportive environment, friendly and sociable team, strong potential for progression
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