Finance/ Accounts Apprentice

In particular, he/she will support the Project Financial Controllers in: 

Support Project Financial Controllers and the team on a single or multiple projects Analyze with the Project Financial Controllers the actual figures of the project revenues and costs and the main causes of margin variations, support the management of the project's financial indicators Actively participate in monthly project reviews Assist the Project Financial Controllers to update the project's financial data throughout the life cycle: from entry into force to final acceptance Update operational tools: ERP (ordering, billing schedule, etc.) & Forecast Prepare and send invoices to customers Participate in cash calls in accordance with the contractual invoicing schedule, including reminding customers of arrears and proactively alerting management if necessary Ensure that revenue is accounted for in accordance with the group's policies Track the progress of key financial indicators - monthly actuals vs. orders, revenues, and cash forecasts in the monthly forecast. Proactive alerting of significant risks, opportunities, or deviations Ensure the integrity of the project's financial data, the accuracy of documentation, compliance with the financial group's policies and ethical standards, in conjunction with accounting and auditors Actively contribute to the closing and forecasting processes in the short and medium term as well as to internal controls, including SOX Be proactive in identifying process changes to reduce manual and low value-added tasks Create and maintain functional documentation Ensuring compliance with the Group's financial and ethical policies

Training:

Training Provider: BROMLEY COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION.

On programme Training:

Level 2 Accounts/ Finance Assistant a Apprenticeship Standard Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting Level 1 Functional Skills in maths and English Institute of Apprenticeship Certificate

End-Point Assessment (EPA)

Structured interview (supported by a portfolio of evidence summary) In-tray test

Training Outcome:

Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of this apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:
Alcatel Submarine Networks stands as an industry leader with over 850,000 km of optical submarine systems globally – that’s nearly 21 times the Earth’s circumference. We cater to a wide range of needs: from traditional telecom applications and webscale service provider infrastructures to offshore oil and gas projects.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, between 9:00pm to 5:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Strong analytical,synthetic capabilities,continuous improvement,strong organizational skills,written communication