Selfridges Group - Group Assistant Accountant (Level 4 Apprenticeship)

Selfridges Group: Group Assistant Accountant (OpCo) – Level 4 Apprenticeship

Role Context

The Selfridges Group is comprised of Selfridges in the UK, Brown Thomas and Arnotts in Ireland and de Bijenkorf in the Netherlands, all of which are successful department stores in their own right. Although part of an overarching group structure, the business has purposefully sought to maintain the individuality of each brand and as such they all have a distinct positioning, in keeping with their local market and the customers that they serve.

Selfridges Group Central Team’s purpose is to support the banners in thought leadership, cross-group project management, reporting and governance. Our culture is a dynamic and fast-paced one, and those with a pro-active mind-set, strong communication skills and an international perspective will find Selfridges Group an exciting, challenging and fulfilling organisation in which to work.

This role is ideal for individuals looking to start a career in finance and accounting. You will support the finance team in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining records, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting, while working on the Level 4 Finance apprenticeship which involves studying towards a professional qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA or CIMA).

Key areas of accountability

Preparation and processing of journals for the Group centre and holding companies
Preparation of the monthly management accounts
Preparation of the Group management accounts and consolidation
Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Preparation of the Group centre budget and forecast
Business partnering with cost centre holders to understand and challenge costs
Support the Accounts payable assistant with day to day activities including preparing payment runs and intercompany recharges
Support the statutory year end process for the Group centre (stand alone and consolidation), including support with financial statement preparation and preparation of materials for the auditors
Ad hoc financial analysis and support to team and cost centre holders

Key skills & experience

Strong numerical and analytical skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
A willingness to learn and pursue a professional qualification
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good organisational and time management skills

Apprenticeship details

The Level 4 accounting apprenticeship will give you a strong foundation in finance and will enable you to gain a professional qualification certificate or diploma level AAT, ACCA or CIMA.

Apprenticeships allow Team Members to combine work and study by mixing on-the-job training with classroom learning. Through an apprenticeship, an apprentice will gain the technical knowledge, practical experience and wider skills and behaviours that they need for their immediate job and future career.

Off- the-job training:

6 hours of your working week will go towards your apprenticeship which will include attending workshops, reviews, independent study. The rest of your week will be where you carry out your day-to-day role, gain practical experience and implement what you have learnt on your apprenticeship.

Duration:

The duration of this apprenticeship is 18 months, including end point assessment.

Eligibility:

To complete an apprenticeship a learner must be:

Able to demonstrate an increase in current skill level from the selected apprenticeship
Not be in full time education
Not taking part in any other government funded programme
No overlap with a previous qualification
Not self employed
No prior degree in Finance/Accounting
Have been ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom for at least the previous three years before the start of the programme or have obtained either pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme
GCSEs (Grade 5+) in Maths and English
3 A Levels (Grade 5+)