Finance Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
Join Iceland Manufacturing Ltd (IML)
Based at our site in Gorton, Manchester, we manufacture frozen products for Iceland stores. This is a great opportunity for a Finance Apprentice to join our Finance team at an exciting time of growth within Iceland’s food manufacturing site.
We’ve had to adapt to new ways of working to ensure we are protecting our teams in the current climate, but we’re busier than ever, growing our product range and want to ensure all our support functions across site are ready to proactively contribute to the site’s growth.
Role Details
Role: Finance Apprentice
Salary: £21,674 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Core working hours between Monday to Friday, typically, 08:00 – 16:00
Contract: Permanent
Job Description
The Finance Apprentice role is an entry level role and the candidate will primarily be responsible for the purchase ledger account while also assisting with a variety of accounting tasks where required. The role will evolve over time and with experience.
The role will cover, but is not exclusive to, the following;
Purchase Ledger
- Work with the Accounts Assistant to ensure all invoices are entered and are up to date on Microsoft Navision
- Keep the invoices inbox clean and up-to-date
- Keep an up-to-date log of any queries with invoices
- Communicate effectively with suppliers
- Supplier reconciliations and statement reviews
- Purchase returns procedure
Sales Ledger
- Support the Accounts Assistant with allocation of cash received to customer accounts
Other
- Various ad hoc analyses as required
- Assist other members of the finance team with any other duties as required
- Holiday cover for finance team members
Skills & Experience
Essential:
- Ability to work alone and in a team
- Team player with strong awareness of targets and objectives
- Proactive
- Flexibility with working hours
- Desire to progress within finance (study towards AAT qualification)
- Attention to detail & numerical skills
Benefits
Our benefits package includes:
- 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
- 15% store discount
- 30% discount with Club Individual Restaurant Group
- Free parking onsite
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
- Employee assistance programme
- Long service awards
- Reward & recognition
- Rewards discount / cashback scheme at over 150 retailers. Categories including shopping, electricals, holidays, restaurants, insurance, and more!
Your Application
So, if you are up for the challenge and have the desired drive, determination and experience, please get in touch by applying now and sending over your CV.
The closing date has been extended for this role to Tuesday 18th April 2023.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Grocery Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Finance Apprentice roles across Iceland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Grocery Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,674 - £21,674 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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