Accounts Apprentice

Role Summary

• Responsibilities: You will contribute to the smooth running of Costello Medical’s global in-house finance operations while studying towards completion of the Level 3 AAT qualification
• Salary: £22,500 per annum
• Benefits: Discretionary profit share bonuses, hybrid working options that allow you to work from home up to 50% of your time after passing probation, generous holiday allowance, flexible working hours, employer pension contributions, comprehensive travel insurance, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, full funding for external training, interest-free travel loan scheme, discounted gym memberships, andmore
• Role Type: Full-time, temporary apprenticeship
• Start Date: We are currently recruiting for start dates in 2024, including October and November, and you’ll be asked to state your availability on your application form
• Location: This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge

About the Role

Costello Medical, with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, and China, has ambitious plans for continued and sustained growth. As a result, we are seeking an ambitious Accounts Apprentice to join our Finance team in the Cambridge office. As an Accounts Apprentice, you will work closely with various colleagues in the team, contributing to the smooth operation of our global in-house Finance function.

The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 AAT qualification, which usually takes between 12 and 18 months to complete. The apprenticeship training will be provided by First Intuition and will include in-person classes, an online learning platform, as well as dedicated tutor support. Further details about the apprenticeship can be found here:https://www.firstintuition.co.uk/programmes/level-3-assistant-accountant/

Alongside your structured learning, you will receive on-the-job training and support from several members of our Finance team, including those who have recently completed or are pursuing their own higher-level financial qualifications.

Following completion of the apprenticeship, you could be given the opportunity to apply for a permanent position at Costello Medical with the option of further study.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting with sales ledger tasks, including preparing and sending invoices, as well as liaising with clients regarding their payments
• Supporting with purchase ledger tasks, such as processing supplier invoices and responding to payment enquiries
• Assisting with the processing of internal and recharged expenses
• Entering transactions into our financial software
• Administering petty cash across multiple currencies held by the company
• Providing ad-hoc financial administrative support to the wider company as needed

Hybrid Working Policy:We recognise that home-working can improve work life balance, reduce commuting times and costs, and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments. At the same time, we believe that having face-to-face time in the office holds many benefits and is central to ensuring that the community we have created, where people have a workplace they belong to and feel part of, is never lost.

Therefore, we offer flexible working arrangements that allow our colleagues who have passed probation to work from home for up to half of the time, measured across a 2-week rolling period. During your probationary period (normally the first 6 months of the role) you will be able to work from home for 1 day per week.

Career Profile

We offer many opportunities for personal and professional development at Costello Medical. Please click below to read first-hand accounts from our colleagues about their time with the company:https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/working-at-costello-medical/

Requirements

About You

We are seeking a proactive individual eager to embrace new challenges with a friendly, positive, and ‘can-do’ attitude. You will also value the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through formal training, while building professional experience in a dynamic and fast-paced office environment.

Essential requirements for the role are:

• Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Maths and English. A-levels would also be an advantage
• Excellent numerical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work across multiple tasks and projects
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the confidence to communicate information clearly and concisely
• Self-motivation, self-awareness, and a willingness to grow your skills and knowledge in a fast-paced office environment
• A genuine interest in learning about in-house finance and a desire to pursue a career in the financial sector
• A friendly and approachable demeanour, with a dedication to providing excellent customer service both internally and externally

Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite is desirable but not essential for this apprenticeship, as full training will be provided.

Benefits

About Costello Medical

Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range of clients, including the industry’s most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies and charitable organisations. Our mission is to be a community of the very best people, building trusted partnerships across the healthcare sector by delivering an exceptional service. Our vision is to be a leading global partner consistently striving for meaningful and outstanding contributions that improve people’s health and lives.

We are committed to our company values which are central to creating our fun, friendly and innovative workplace in which we strive to deliver the highest standards of quality. As a result, we have been listed inThe Top 100 Companies to Work For listfor six consecutive years.

On 27th May 2022, Costello Medical received its certification as aB Corporation. We are really proud of this achievement as it demonstrates that Costello Medical is meeting the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance. We underwent a rigorous assessment that covered the whole of our business including employee benefits, charitable giving and sustainability. We believe this certification is external validation of our mission to be a force for good.

The Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process includes a telephone interview with a member of the Talent Acquisition team, followed by an assessment for you to complete in your own time. If successful, you will be invited to an interview with senior members of our Finance and wider Operations teams. Our standard recruitment process typically lasts around 2 to 3 weeks, however this can be adapted if necessary.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and, throughout the recruitment process, there are a number of reasonable adjustments we can provide. Pleaseclick hereto read more about this and contact the People Team via should you require reasonable adjustments at any stage.

We are currently recruiting for start dates in 2024, including October and November, and you will be asked to state your availability on your application form. Whilst there are no set application deadlines, we would strongly recommend applying as early as possible so that we can begin processing your application, as the role will close when a suitable candidate is found.

Please note that this role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge. You can learn more about our office locations here:www.costellomedical.com/careers/locations

What We Offer

• A salary of £22,500 per annum
• A discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank and public holidays
• The chance to work from home for up to half of your working time after passing probation
• Flexible benefits scheme offering additional holiday, cash payments and pension contributions
• 4% employer pension contributions
• Private Medical Insurance which offers comprehensive cover on a “medical history disregard” basis
• Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications
• Cycle to Work scheme and an interest-free travel loan scheme
• Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection and Life Assurance
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Comprehensive travel insurance
• Flexible working hours
• Regular company-funded social activities

Please click here to learn about our reward package and the other benefits of working for Costello Medical:https://www.costellomedical.com/careers/benefits-package-in-the-uk/

How to Apply

You are required to submit your CV and a cover letter via our online application form. In your cover letter, you must explain why you think you would be suited to the role and why you would like to join Costello Medical, with examples to support both.

While we embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to innovate and improve processes, we want to understand your unique skills and experiences throughout the recruitment process. Therefore, if you use AI to assist with your application, we recommend that you do not rely solely on this technology to generate your application materials. As your role may involve developing new written content from scratch and handling confidential data that cannot be uploaded to AI technology, it is important for us to assess your own skills and abilities.

Please contact the Talent Acquisition team at if you have any questions about the role or application process.

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship, and you will therefore need the right to work in the UK independently from the company.