Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a level 7 apprenticeship with Raytheon Systems Limited and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst working towards the CIMA qualification.

Duties include:

• Support the Technical Accounting & Internal Controls Manager with technical accounting queries raised by the business, this includes research of company and accounting policies and drafting of technical accounting papers to support key judgements.
• Assist the accounting review and documentation of programme estimates at complete.
• Perform the key controls testing and ensure that controls are working effectively.
• Support the Technical Accounting & Internal Controls Manager with controls related certifications across the organisation.
• Analyse and prepare the estimate at completion (“EAC”) diagnostic quarterly and identify common drivers.
• Act as the Raytheon UK contact for timesheet management; liaising with the US timesheet processing team to correct any issues in a timely manner.
• Significant project-based work where required.

Qualifications required:

• Achieved a minimum of 3 A levels grades A-C, ideally in a relevant subject i.e. Accounting, Business, Maths, Economics etc.
• Achieved a minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9/A* - 5/B including Maths and English Language.

Skills required:

• Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail.
• Microsoft Office suite experience with a focus on Excel.
• A desire to study towards a CIMA professional qualification.

Qualities required:

• Self-motivated with a strong academic record and a proven interest in business/accounting.
• Willingness to continually learn, develop and improve the way you do things.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to effectively communicate confidently with a wide variety of stakeholders at different levels.
• Able to work independently, and manage own workload.