Apprentice Finance Officer

About this opportunity

You will work with your team to provide comprehensive financial support and advice; and assist with the annual reporting cycle, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes for your area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities, Accountabilities or Duties

• Assist as required in the annual financial reporting cycle, including the preparation of monthly management accounts, forecast outturns, year end accounts, annual budgets and five year plans
• Assist as required with month end procedures including:
- Calculation of accruals and prepayments
- Preparation and input of journals onto Oracle Financials, the University’s accounting system
- Analysis of income and expenditure variances to budget
- Preparation of financial reconciliations
- Production of monthly and other ad hoc financial reports – distributed to budget holders as appropriate
• Seek opportunities to continuously improve procedures as necessary to adequately support the business activities
• Be familiar with the Financial Regulations, Procedures, Purchasing Policy and any other documents as issued by the Office of the Director of Finance from time to time, and give advice on compliance thereto
• Cover the workload of other colleagues in times of absence to provide efficient and flexible support across the School/Directorates within the Faculty
• Maintain confidentiality of information in line with data protection requirements and University policy
• Comply with Health and Safety requirements, including having an awareness of personal responsibilities to maintain a safe working environment
• Perform associated miscellaneous duties as determined by the Head of School/Directorate Finance or the Head of Faculty Financial Reporting and Analysis as necessary

During your apprenticeship, you will:
• Attend study with an appropriate provider to gain the designated apprenticeship.
• Spend at least 20% of your time 'off the job’ learning and developing Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours.
• Participate in all UoM apprentice network events and skills competitions.
• Log and record all work activities and training making these available for review during 1:1’s.
• Be supported by a series of experienced members of staff.

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

• GCSE Maths & English grade A*-C/9-4

Personal Qualities

• To be a proactive team member and treat all colleagues and students with respect in accordance with the established PS Behaviours
• To seek new knowledge and share ideas
• To be open and responsive to change and innovation
• To be able to build networks and communicate effectively with a broad set of internal and external contacts
• To have an understanding of and commitment to promote the University’s policies and procedures to support and promote Equality & Diversity

Skills

• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) demonstrating an ability to deal with a wide range of colleagues
• Excellent organisational skills, ability to plan and prioritise a variety of work activities in a busy environment and meet strict deadlines
• Be a flexible team player with the ability to support colleagues in the delivery of objectives
• Demonstrates an ability to identify problems and resolve issues effectively
• Good numeracy skills demonstrating accuracy and attention to detail
• Good IT skills, particularly excel skills, including data manipulation and interrogation
• Flexible and responsive to customer needs
• Have the ability to use discretion with sensitive information and to maintain complete confidentiality at all times
• Be able to present a professional image of the University of Manchester at all times