Finance/Accountancy Apprentice

Christchurch, England, United Kingdom

9/28/2024

We are looking for a Finance/Accountancy Apprentice to join our Christchurch, Dorset team!

As a Finance/Accountancy (HR) Apprentice, you will receive training from industry professionals across Curtiss-Wright. You will work with us onsite 4 days per week and you will also attend college / university on a day release format in order to complete your Degree Apprenticeship qualifications.

You will have the opportunity to work across multiple departments within the organisation, gaining valuable hands-on experience with our experts in both the design and manufacture of our products all whilst earning a Degree level qualification; you will also be required to complete the end point assessment as part of the course.

Location: Christchurch, UK

Benefits

• Tuition fees paid by Curtiss-Wright and funding for books
• Competitive salary and structured annual pay rise
• Day release to attend college/university
• 25 days annual leave
• Company laptop
• Free parking
  
  

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• As an apprentice you will through First Intuition obtain the CIMA qualification
• You will attend college one day a week
• Training on the job in all aspects of Finance/Accounting field
  
  

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Career with Curtiss-Wright
• GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 4) essential
• Other Accountancy, Finance, Business (Grade degree) essential
• Upon successful completion of the course and end point assessment, you can expect to continue in Finance/Accounting
  
  

The Challenge

• Examines various financial statements for completeness, internal accuracy, and conformance with uniform accounting classifications
• Examines assigned accounting documents to verify accuracy of computations and uniform application of policies, procedures, and acceptable accounting standards
• Reviews and verifies accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications assigned to various records
• Assists in the preparation of income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and other accounting statements and reports
• Provides documentation to support various internal and external audit requirements
• Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures
  
  

Qualifications

• Accountancy or Taxation Professional Level 7 Apprenticeship Standard
  
  

Curtiss-Wright is a long-standing company who were at the forefront of aviation. Since its early days in aviation, the Company has diversified into many and acquired Penny & Giles in 2002. The role will support three business units and provide Finance/Accountancy support to an established Finance function. With three Curtiss-Wright Divisions having operations in Bournemouth, there are plenty of opportunities to progress your career on successful completion of your apprenticeship. We design, manufacture and market a wide range of Curtiss-Wright engineering products and solutions from the facility, which employs around 500 people.

Our entrepreneurial environment provides our employees with excellent experiences that enable them to develop their skills through stretch assignments and the opportunity to work with the best talent in the industry. The facility was opened in 2017 and features modern open-plan working arrangements. Within the facility, the Wright Lounge is a flexible eating and working space. We have free car parking, cycle racks, showers and changing rooms, alongside outdoor eating facilities.

This position may require exposure to information which is subject to export control regulations such as the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must meet eligibility requirements of the ITAR and of the UK/EU through completion of a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) application.

In the event information provided on the BPSS application reveals ineligibility to access US export controlled information, any offer of employment may be withdrawn. Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace.

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.