ACCA Finance apprentice

During the programme you will have the opportunity to work in various elements of the ABF group finance team, and will have the opportunity to be involved with:

Financial performance reporting and commentary Closing the financial accounts each reporting period in accordance with international financial reporting standards Financial analysis and insight to help inform business decision making Financial planning and forecasting Treasury including cash, commodity and foreign exchange accounting and reporting

Training:

ACCA Level 7 There are three levels including Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional. Applied Knowledge helps you understand the role of accounting in the business environment, and develop the practical skills and techniques expected of an accountant working in business. The area you will cover include: Business and Technology Management Accounting Financial Accounting Applied Skills encourages you to develop a broad understanding of the role of accounting in business, and how to interpret financial information.

The area you will cover include:

Corporate and business law (ENG) (LW) Performance Management (PM) Taxation (TX-UK) Financial Reporting (FR) Audit and Assurance (AA) Financial Management (FM)

By studying Strategic Professional, you’ll learn advanced techniques, skills, and the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operating at a senior level. 

Training Outcome:
Qualified accountant that could work from a variety of ABF businesses and could move into commercial finance, financial controls, audit, central finance

Employer Description:
Associated British Foods is a highly diversified group, with a range of food and ingredients businesses as well as our retail brand, Primark. We are united in our purpose: to provide safe, nutritious and affordable food, and clothing that is great value for money. We have over 70 businesses and operate is over 50 countries and globally employee over 133,000 people.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative