- GMFJ Reference
255286
- Wages
Competitive
- Hours
40.00 per week
- Date Posted
29/10/2024
- Start Date
04/08/2025
- Approx. Duration
36 months
- Location
London
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Accountancy
- Opportunity Type
Higher Level 7
- Apprenticeship Standard
Accountancy or taxation professional (ST0001)
- Employer
Amazon UK Services Limited
Description
As a Finance Apprentice, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the diverse and dynamic field that touches every aspect of business. You’ll learn to analyse complex financial data, provide valuable insights and strategic business advice, partner with key stakeholders and assist organisations in making sustainable financial decisions, audit financial statements, and much more!
A career as an Accountancy or taxation professional can be diverse and challenging; it’s not just about putting numbers into a spreadsheet. You’ll use technical knowledge, skills and experience to guide organisations and people to make responsible and sustainable financial decisions. Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll have the chance to rotate across three distinct departments – Accounting, Finance and Tax. This hands on, immersive experience will give you a 360-degree view of the field, empowering you to develop a diverse skillset and discover your true passion.
A day in the life can involve:
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams on high-impact projects
- Analysing financial data to uncover insights and drive decision-making
- Participate in client meetings and presentations
- Learn from industry experts through mentorship and training programmes
- Apply your skills to real-world business needs
For more information about this vacancy please contact Kaplan Financial on kaplan.recruitment@kaplan.co.uk (Ref ID: 255286)
Company website : https://amazonapprenticeships.co.uk/accounting-or-taxation-professional
- You are able to operate in a fast-paced environment
- You are able to demonstrate drive and a passion for learning
Professional competency and conduct. You will be taught all the technical skills required so don't worry if you don't currently have any.
For the apprenticeship programme we prioritise applicants eligible to government funding for their apprenticeship and for this you need to:
- Be 18 years or over before the start date
- Have the right to live and work in England (if you are on a visa, this needs to enable you to legally work and reside in England for the entire duration of the programme).
- Have lived in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years
- Be a resident of the UK for the entire duration of the programme
- Not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2025 or later
- Have at least 5 GCSEs C grade (grade 4) or above including Maths and English
- 3 A Levels BBC or equivalent
Accounting And Taxation Professional Apprenticeship Level 7.
If you’re looking to develop your accountancy skills to lead finance departments or provide management accounting consultancy, CIMA is your ticket. CIMA is split into Certificate, a standalone ‘beginner’ qualification, and Professional, which is split into three levels: Operational, Management, and Strategic.
- The Certificate in Business Accounting is your starting point if you're new to accountancy. You'll learn the fundamentals of business economics, financial accounting, management accounting, and ethical considerations of commercial activity.
- Operational teaches you about organisational management, costs and analysis used in production, and financial reporting and taxation.
- Management equips you with the skills to perform advanced management accounting and advanced financial reporting tasks.
- Strategic develops your leadership and strategic management abilities, and teaches you about risk management and financial strategy.
- Great attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast paced changing environment as well as professional competency and conduct.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is a 42 month fixed-term contract. This level 7 Finance Apprenticeship is contingent upon ongoing government funding arrangements. Funding is subject to potential changes in government policyYou must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeshipPlease note, you will be required to evidence your qualifications. If you have gained qualifications outside of the UK you will be required to evidence that they are equivalent. Note: This Apprenticeship assumes the candidate has some or little knowledge/experience of the occupation, and is NOT suitable for candidates who already have a similar or higher-level qualification in the same or similar subject of the apprenticeship. If you already have related qualifications or 2 years plus experience in this field please visit amazon.jobs
Please can you apply directly on the company's website - https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2833156/finance-apprentice-fixed-term-contract
Benefits include:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.