- GMFJ Reference
258501
- Wages
£20,054 p/a
- Hours
37.50 per week
- Date Posted
12/03/2025
- Start Date
05/05/2025
- Approx. Duration
18 Months
- Location
Derby
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Accountancy
- Opportunity Type
Advanced Level 3
- Apprenticeship Standard
Assistant accountant (ST0002)
- Employer
Rolls-Royce SMR
Description
Duties:
- Assist in the day-to-day financial operations, including but not limited to, monthly and year end reporting of financial and accounts information, maintaining financial and accounting records, collation of data to support statutory/internal reporting and stakeholder management.
- Collaborate with the finance team on various financial operations.
- Assist with forecasting, annual budget and 5 year plan compilation.
- Thorough understanding of up to date financial policies and other mandatory policies and procedures for example, safeguarding against suspicious activities, Cyber security, diversity and inclusion.
- Completion of AAT Qualification.
- Embrace a diverse range of tasks, contributing to a well-rounded understanding of accounting responsibilities.
Our Application Process
Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:
- Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
- Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
- Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check
For more information about this vacancy please contact BPP Professional Apprenticeships on 01133 500 333 (Ref ID: 258501)
- Numeracy skills.
- T Skills - proficiency in Excel and other office software.
- Basic understanding of financial principles, such as budgeting.
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, including maths and English, along with 3 A-Levels grades A-C.
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills - ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Organisational skills to manage and prioritise tasks, especially when dealing with financial records and deadlines.
- Teamwork
- Willingness to learn
A growing company with lots of future potential.
Benefits:
- 25 days plus holiday plus bank holidays
- Fully funded qualification
- Flexible working
- Access to a range of company benefits
- You'll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.