Finance Apprenticeship

Ferrovial Construction is the engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested with a workforce of approximately 96,000 employees, and a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. We are a Spanish multinational company operating in 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees.

The role

Finance Apprenticeship will work as part of the finance team in our Head Office. You will report to the Finance Manager and provide quality accounts payable services to the supply chain. Additional responsibilities include ensuring the company’s debts to suppliers and creditors are paid accurately. The job role is connected to the Level 3 (AAT) Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship and full training will be provided.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist in providing accounting services for materials.
Processing of allocated accounts payable transactions in an efficient and timely manner ensuring that the service level agreement(s) (targets and deadlines) are being met
Ensuring that all invoices have the correct authorisation and relevant coding specification for the project. If required, amend invoices to ensure we adhere to vendors trading terms.
Processing weekly payments on their allocated days and ensuring online banking is authorised before deadline
Ensuring that all accounts payable documents and records are identified, indexed, filed and retained in accordance with the relevant filing system and statutory requirements
Check to ensure that all tax invoices have the correct tax details before inputting into system.
Resolve queries in an efficient and timely manner for both our internal and external customers in accordance with our service level agreement(s)
Check monthly vendor statements on a regular basis and follow up any entries that are overdue
Assist the Finance Manager and team members with any ad hoc duties.

Key Accountabilities

Adopting and promoting Ferrovial Construction UK Vision and Values.
Delivering on the responsibilities as set out above.
Taking ownership for the work assigned to you.
To provide quality accounts payable services in a timely manner

Skills and Competence:

Motivated to learn and add value to the team, the role and the apprenticeship programme
Inquisitive mind, seeking for new improved ways of working
Enjoys working under pressure to meet deadlines
Analytical, evaluation and critical thinking
Excellent record keeping
Attention to detail
Good communication skills verbal and written
Administration experience desirable
Proactive approach to working and learning
Financial & Commercial awareness
Familiar with all Microsoft packages, especially Excel
Aspiring to grow within the Ferrovial Apprenticeship programme by progressing on to higher levels
Qualifications:

5 GCSEs grade 4-9, including Maths and English

A Levels or BTEC Level 3
Apprenticeship Standard:

Level 3 (AAT) Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Duration: 2 years Apprenticeship Programme

Hours: 40.5 hours per week Salary: £21,060

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

Ferrovial Construction UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and as such treats applications equally and recruits purely based on skills and experience.

Ferrovial embraces diversity and inclusion, and we see the value in providing equal opportunities to all employees. We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills so we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

FERROVIAL CONSTRUCTION (UK) LIMITED

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