Accounting & Finance Apprentice: Graduate Opportunity

Description du poste:

We are looking for an Accountant & Finance Apprentice to join us at Liberty Shared Services (LSS) in Bradford. This opportunity is suitable for a recent Graduate looking to kickstart their Accounting career in Liberty Shared Services (LSS).

About us

LSS offers a toolkit for businesses to succeed by providing a range of business services and technology solutions. We are passionate about empowering our employees and fostering innovation. Join us and be part of a team that's revolutionizing the way businesses operate.

Job purpose:

As an Accounting & Finance Apprentice, you'll play a crucial role in our team, handling finance functions for (COMPANY NAME) and its partners. This opportunity not only offers hands-on experience but also provides the chance to pursue an ACCA or CIMA qualification through our development program.

What will you be doing…
* Conduct month-end accounting tasks, including journal preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Perform data processing activities such as raising invoices and conducting bank reconciliations.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, including SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act).
* Participate in ad-hoc projects to support team objectives.

We tend to look for people with…
* Recent university graduates. We're open to all degrees, as long as you have a passion for finance and accounting.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

What's in it for you?
* Competitive salary
* 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
* Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
* Matched pension contribution up to 10%
* Access to our car benefit scheme
* Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
* The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team
* Opportunities across LSS including Volunteering, Win tickets for the LSS Leeds First Direct Box & Monthly Lunch Time Socials!

Location

This role is based at our Bradford office (BD4) with a hybrid working arrangement including a mix of remote and office working.

Application process

The qualification of this role is funded by the UK apprenticeship levy which has the following eligibility requirements:
* You must be 16 years old or above
* You must either be a UK citizen or have resided within the UK or EEA for the past three consecutive years, with settled status in the UK

Who we are:

We're building Tomorrow's Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.

(COMPANY NAME) is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.

With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.

We're creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.

(COMPANY NAME) Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.

Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.
And we're prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.

(COMPANY NAME) is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. We're 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. So we're keen to hear from candidates of all background and circumstances.

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check, which will be performed by a 3rd party provider (Sterling), on behalf of (COMPANY NAME). Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, qualifications, contract information, right to work, and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the position.

You can read more about how we process your data here Privacy & Security Policy - (COMPANY NAME), and If you wish to exercise your privacy rights please contact: Peopleservices@(COMPANY NAME).com