Digital Reporting Assistant Apprentice (Financial Reporting Council)

Working alongside experienced reviewers, supporting the reviews of digital reporting by UK-listed companies, including drawing information from annual reports and accounts. Assisting with the assessment of relevant international developments in accounting and digital reporting. Supporting project managers on individual projects. Assisting in promotional activities for project outcomes, including preparation of slide packs, drafting articles and blogs and participating in internal presentations. A desire to learn about accounting and how accounting concepts are applied in digital reports. Ability to use software tools to review and find information. Ability to distil information into key messages and themes. Ability to use an understanding of accounting and reporting frameworks to support your work. Experience with or interest in data would be beneficial. Ability to communicate findings to internal audiences and groups. Willingness to learn about accounting, how annual reports are put together and how they are digitised. Ability to make recommendations, based on analysis and review. Ability to manage time to complete a given task or project and keep the relevant project manager updated on progress. Ability to develop a systematic approach to quality review so that the findings and conclusions have a sufficient evidence base. Ability to share knowledge obtained with other members of the team.

Training Outcome:

The opportunity may offer a permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship depending on performance.

Employer Description:
The Financial Reporting Council’s (FRC’s) purpose is to serve the public interest and support UK economic growth by upholding high standards of corporate governance, corporate reporting, audit and actuarial work. We are the UK Competent Authority for audit. We also set the UK Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes as well as UK standards for accounting, auditing, and actuarial work. We monitor and take enforcement action to promote the quality of corporate reporting and operate independent enforcement arrangements for accountants and actuaries. Further information about our work can be found at www.frc.org.uk.

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

Skills:
Attention to detail,Excel, Word and PowerPoint,Good with software's,Punctuality,Collaborative/Team player