About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our LFC Foundation team as a Finance Apprentice. At LFC Foundation we are committed to getting new talent into our teams and supporting them in their career development.
Apprenticeship Programme
Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 2 Certificate in Accounting
This apprenticeship role will lead towards achievement of an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. Training, support and development will be provided in order to help the apprentice progress towards full competence across the required range of activities. Achievement of this qualification at level 2 reflects the ability to identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to complete tasks and address problems that have a measure of complexity. It includes taking responsibility for initiating and completing tasks and procedures as well as exercising autonomy and judgement within limited parameters.
The apprentice will work in the finance team, with exposure to other areas of the business in order to experience a wide range of activities and situations.
What will you be doing?
- Undertake a learning and development programme leading to an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting as part of an apprenticeship.
- Pro-actively participate in their own development plan as agreed with the line manager and assessor.
- Assist with the preparation and processing of invoices, expenses, payments, and receipts.
- Support the reconciliation of bank statements and financial records.
- Liaising with others across the organisation to support order processing, goods receipting, authorisations and appropriate controls within the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
- Processing of supplier invoices and payments, handling and resolving queries that arise.
- Processing basic journals and completing account reconciliations.
- Undertaking other regular and ad hoc accounting or administrative activities, as required.
- Attend and contribute to team meetings.
- Supporting your department manager with the delivery of the business and corporate plans for your area.
- Supporting your manager with risk management by reporting/escalating any identified risks or issues, as appropriate.
- Become fully aware of and actively complying with LFC Foundation’s policies and procedures relevant to your own responsibilities and to corporate policies.
- Develop awareness of safeguarding issues when working with children and young people
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role you will have:
- A minimum of 5 GCSE passes, including GCSE English and Mathematics.
- Experience using MS Office applications effectively, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Understanding of the basic principles of finance and/or business.
- Ability to organise and prioritise multiple work demands sensibly and logically.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, to be able to communicate information clearly and concisely with others.
- Experience of working in a team and independently to deliver against strict timescales.
- Ability to analyse and compile data and information in a clear format accurately and with attention to detail.
Why should you apply?
This is a Fixed-Term Contract opportunity for a period of 16 months, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, including weekly study days. The role is based at two locations, our Head Office at Chapel Street and Anfield Sports & Community Centre.
At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to making a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you.
Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all Colleagues and Volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
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