Alongside this role you will be completing the course Accounting > Level 5

Choose from the following

• Accountancy at Belfast Metropolitan College
• Accounting at South Eastern Regional College
• Accounting at Southern Regional College
• Accounting at South West College

Business Overview

Join the Finance Department for a high-growth global £200m+ revenue business with manufacturing operations within the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, France, and Germany supplying international clients. Our solutions-focused manufacturing offers a whole range of products designed to simplify complex infrastructure projects.

Our market-leading brands, Cubis Systems, NAL, and FILOform, supply smart, safe, and sustainable product solutions to a range of construction sectors. Through innovation, we enable construction partners to optimise efficiency and safety through pioneering products designed for simplicity, speed, and reliability.

We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built through collaboration on breakthrough ideas that achieve tomorrow’s solutions today.

Position: Finance Apprentice  

Reports to: Financial Controller – UK & Ireland

Role Overview: Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Finance Apprentice role is ideal for an individual with a desire to learn and develop within an experienced and supportive Finance team. The successful candidate will also have development opportunities such as support in attaining professional accountancy qualifications. Based at our Lurgan site, they will be responsible for:

Key Accountabilities:

• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, balance sheets, and other reports

• Recording and verifying financial transactions using accounting software.

• Assisting with bank reconciliations and other financial reconciliations.

• Helping prepare VAT returns, payroll, and other regulatory filings.

• Processing invoices, payments, and expenses.

• Supporting senior accounts with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

• Maintaining financial records and ensure they are accurate and up to date.

• Assisting with audits by providing necessary documentation and preparing financial reports.

• Reviewing and reconciling supplier and customer accounts.

• Participating in internal and external reporting processes.

• Providing general administrative support to the finance team.

• Providing support to the Group Financial Planning & Analysis team

• Continuously learn and develop accounting skills under the guidance of senior accountants.

Associated Responsibilities:

• Attending workshops, seminars, or webinars to stay updated on accounting best practices, regulations, and software tools.

• Learning new software tools or techniques that can improve the workflow within the account & finance department.

• Identify areas where finance processes can be streamlined and suggesting improvements to increase operational efficiency.

Essential Competencies:

1. Action oriented

2. Collaborates

3. Communicates effectively

4. Courage

5. Financial acumen

6. Nimble learning

7. Plans and aligns

8. Resourcefulness

9. Self- development

10. Instils trust

*This list is not exhaustive and will be reviewed in line with changing business requirements, a good degree of flexibility and adaptability is critical to this role.

Cubis Systems is an equal opportunity employer, which values differences in our people. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we provide equality through our career development opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age, and disability.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Company pension contribution

• A range of healthcare options

• Competitive holidays, including Christmas shutdown

• Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity

• Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives

• Employee referral programme

• Family friendly policies

• Career development opportunities across IPE and the wider CRH Group

About CRH

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.

For more information visit: www.crh.com                                                                                                           

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Experience and Training:

• Eagerness to learn, adapt, and contribute actively to projects.

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Experience or/and training in Microsoft packages; MS Excel.

• Ability to collaborate and build networks.

Essential Criteria:

• GCSE Maths and English is essential

• A-Level qualification or equivalent.

• Seeking an apprenticeship in Finance or Accountancy, or related field.