Professional Accounting Apprentice, SOCOTEC UK, Bretby, 20,000 Please see the bottom of this advert with how to apply To support our ambitious growth plans, we have a great opportunity to join our Central Services teams here at SOCOTEC. With over 2200 UK employees our Central Services functions are key to ensuring smooth and efficient operations. Based in Bretby, working across the specialisms in HR, Marketing, Finance and IT we pride ourselves on partnering and support our operational divisions to deliver a world class service to our customers. We re looking for you to train as an apprentice, aiming to achieve a Level 4 Professional Accounting Apprenticeship and working within our Central Finance Team based in our Head Office in Burton Upon Trent. The role is very much based around being a team player, who has a flexible attitude and is willing to get the job done. The key function is to assist the General Ledger Accounting Team in a range of accounting activities, with a focus on creating, validating and reporting on financial information. Specific duties will include (but aren t limited to): Completing monthly journals Data Maintenance ensuring integrity of Sage accounts Reconciling bank accounts Reconciling balance sheet accounts. E.G VAT, PAYE etc Reconciling supplier statements Entering accounts data onto Sage Accounts Ensuring that deadlines are met for monthly reporting Supporting with ongoing financial projects that focus on business improvement and cost benefit Ad Hoc support to wider Central Finance Team About you: Here at SOCOTEC, we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate: Good IT Skills - Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages e.g. Excel Excellent communication skills Good use of your initiative An ability to prioritise workload A keenness to learn Proactivity An ability to work in a team as well as on own initiative You will have: At least 4 x GCSE's at grades C/4, including English and Maths A keen eye for detail and be able to produce accurate work The ability to work in an organised fashion, to achieve deadlines Level 3 AAT Qualification is required for entry onto the Level 4 apprenticeship programme. SOCOTEC is the UK's leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. We offer an unrivalled range of technical expertise and services throughout the UK and worldwide. By joining us, you ll be part of an 2,200 strong team, where we will provide you with both the flexibility and a host of opportunities. We are committed to personal and professional development, and you will be supported and mentored at every step of your journey with us. You will join a large team of industry-leading, expert professionals and receive exposure to some of the best opportunities and challenges available. As well as a competitive salary, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including, 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more. Where applicable we also offer an electric car scheme, employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes and enhanced company pension. Think you ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application. To apply for this role please click the below link to our apprenticeship provider's website: Professional Accounting Apprentice Socotec - CT Skills Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations