Financial Reporting Assistant Accountant Apprentice

The preparation of consolidated management information and supporting reporting to the board on a monthly basis. Assisting in the preparation of Group financial statements and interim announcements. Taking responsibility for consolidating disclosures and preparing key statistics and analyst guidance to be used internally and externally. Supporting the analysis of revenue and impairment trends across the Group. Preparation of monthly revenue and impairment information for distribution to subsidiary finance teams and ensuring compliance with monthly revenue and impairment control procedures. Providing assistance to subsidiary finance teams on Group reporting matters. Working alongside Group IT and subsidiary product teams to review new loan products. Ensure correct governance has been applied in product approval and produce necessary inputs to incorporate new products into the revenue and impairment system. Producing monthly Group cashflow and balance sheet information as required. Managing monthly updates and implementing controls to the cost reporting system whilst also being responsible for liaising with stakeholders to resolve any differences to management accounts reports. Delivering impactful analysis to various stakeholders and being able to answer queries as a key point of contact. Assisting the investor relations team in the preparation of analyst presentations and updates to the company website. Assisting the Group treasury team to support funding requirements. Providing evidence to external auditors throughout the year showing that appropriate accounting policies are being applied. Aiding in ensuring the Financial Reporting team’s compliance with the Group’s control framework. Managing stakeholders in the UK and overseas ensuring their queries are resolved promptly. Ad-hoc analysis as required to support the business. Supporting the testing of any required revenue and impairment and cost system developments.

Training:
The apprentice will gain a level 7 qualification, studying with First Intuition Leeds. Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date. 

Training Outcome:
Progressive plan within the role, expanded responsibilities, integration within group finance projects and wider business stakeholders. Track record of internal promotions and potential opportunities UK & Internationally.

Employer Description:
At IPF, our purpose is to build a better world through financial inclusion, and we play a crucial role in society helping people who are often financially excluded to access simple, personal, and affordable finance and a variety of great value home, medical and life insurance to help them and their families. If you work for us, you’ll be joining a truly international team of 22,000 people working in 9 countries, and across 3 continents, who are driven to build a better world for our customers. Our culture is focused on doing what’s right for our customers, colleagues, and communities. Join us, and you will be empowered to develop yourself within a business that’s exciting, fast-moving, and inspiring.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with an hour’s unpaid lunch break

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Initiative,Ability to work under pressure,Willingness to develop,Flexibility