Accountant Apprenticeship (18 months contract) SHIRE LEASING PLC

Shire plc

Accountant Apprenticeship (18 months contract) SHIRE LEASING PLC

£24000

Shire plc, Glascote Heath, Tamworth

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: ea5dcf7b6cf44dd5899839efe25cd7a8

Full Job Description

  • To ensure that the company's vision and values are upheld when dealing with staff/customers and third parties

  • Internet banking, including payouts, pull ins, Worldpay, banking

  • Purchase ledger & ledger reconciliations

  • Bonds procedures

  • Sales ledger - sales invoice creation

  • Other support for production of SLP management accounts

  • Satellite company accounts input on SUN

  • Report production

  • Finance support to TTS, PSA, HF & CFO

  • Effectively communicating with the rest of the business re all finance related matters

  • Any Ad hoc tasks advised by the TTS, PSA or HF

  • Staying up to date with studying and training

    This role would be most suited to a graduate and encompasses data input, reconciliations and all day to day administration for the finance function, as individually advised by the PSA and Transactional Team Supervisor (TTS). The individual must be IT literate, flexible with a positive attitude and an ability to work to multiple deadlines., Qualification will be an AAT Level 4 Profession Diploma in Accounting - The 20% off job training will be at the work premises either by using the time to study, research and /or write up modules., Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 5 or more) Desired

  • GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5 or more) Desired, Professional accounting or taxation technician

    Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

    Shire Leasing Plc (Shire) is the UK's largest privately owned independent funding house specialising in small ticket leasing specifically for business-critical equipment in the B2B market place. With over 30 years' trading experience, Shire has earned its position as market leader by providing innovative solutions to financial problems for UK businesses with a focus on SMEs particularly. Building long-standing relationships has been a key value for Shire which is manifest in long term relationships with investors, vendor partners and hirers alike. Its leasing portfolio now has over £200 million of receivables and this remains at the core of its strategy and allows Shire to continue to support British businesses in securing the finance they need to replace deteriorating assets and to expand generally. Shire provides a full range of lease-orientated services, which allow UK SMEs to take control over their cash flow by acquiring assets through small, regular
    payments on a fixed interest basis. Now must be the best time to consider fixing these costs and enjoy the use of new technology in our growing economy. Shire have trading relationships with hundreds of asset suppliers across the full spectrum of business assets - telecoms, IT, security, vending, refrigeration, photocopiers, vehicles, agriculture to name but a few. With over 66,000 UK SMEs as existing or past hirers and completing more than 540 deals each month. Shire's expertise lies in matching financial solutions to the unique nature of every business and prides itself on its customer centricity and satisfaction.

    You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
  • training

  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field

  • industry or sector experience