ACCA Finance Associate Apprentice

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Start your career today with an ACCA Level 7 apprenticeship with Castle Trust Bank and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience including preparation of financial reports, invoices, expenses and reconciliations. Please note the salary is £22k-£25k depending on qualifications.

Role

We have an apprenticeship opportunity for a Finance Associate to join us on the exciting and rewarding path we are taking here at Castle Trust Bank. Having become a fully authorised bank in 2020, we pride ourselves in being a fintech challenger bank, providing specialist property mortgages, retail finance lending and savings accounts to a variety of customers. Proud winners of the ‘Best Place to Work’ award at the Hampshire Business Awards 2023!

You will be a key member of the Finance team, supporting the management accounts team in the preparation of monthly and annual financial and reporting requirements.
You will assist with the month end closure process (including analysis and reporting).
Assist with the review and posting of invoices, expenses, credit card expenditure as prepared by the accounts payable team. You will also have the opportunity to provider operational maintenance and support of the property lending portfolio. 

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. Once you’ve successfully passed you can apply to be a full member of ACCA.

Progression to a permanent role if available at completion of programme.

Apprenticeship Standard
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Training Provider
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
Working Week
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Expected Duration
36 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 3rd May 2024
Start Date
Monday, 3rd June 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Qualifications

  • Basic Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 9/A* - 4/C (Essential)
  • English GCSE or equivalent, grade 9/A* - 4/C (Essential)
  • Any Other, grade Degree (Essential)

About the Employer

Castle Trust Bank
Castle Trust Bank was launched as 'Castle Trust' in October 2012 with backing from leading US private equity firm J.C. Flowers & Co., initially offering investment products and specialist mortgage finance. J.C. Flowers & Co. continue to be Castle Trust Bank's principal shareholder to this day. Following a scheme of arrangement, customers voted by an overwhelming majority to convert their investments into savings, giving Castle Trust their support to become a bank.
Company
Castle Trust Bank
Location
Basingstoke, United Kingdom, England
Employment Type
Degree Apprenticeship
Salary
£22,000.00
Posted
Company
Castle Trust Bank
Location
Basingstoke, United Kingdom, England
Employment Type
Degree Apprenticeship
Salary
£22,000.00
Posted