Job Overview:TfL plays a key role in shaping what life is like in London. Their transport infrastructure and public transport network is admired around the world. They are literally changing London for the future – making it one of the best cities to live, work and visit. Over 3 billion journeys were made across their transport network in 22/23 and they will do all that they can to keep London moving, growing and working. To meet the needs of their customers, now and for the future, they're providing the modern and affordable transport network London needs. To support this, their multi billion pound programme to make TfL's services more reliable, frequent and accessible includes introducing new trains, building a new road tunnel under the Thames at Silvertown, and investing in congestion and air quality initiatives on roads through their healthy streets approach. As a Finance Apprentice, you will have a huge part to play in this, working to generate a surplus, to reinvest in their services. What will I be doing? As an apprentice, your two-year development programme will be made up of six placement rotations which will develop your understanding of the different aspects that make up Finance as a business function. Alongside this, you'll be studying for the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Certificate in Business Accounting qualification through the Level 4 Accountancy Taxation Professional apprenticeship. TfL's aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career. They also understand that everyone’s career and ambitions are different, so every apprentice’s journey with TfL is unique. Here’s an idea of what you could get involved with: Record to Account Providing your customers with forecasting support, while maintaining the accuracy of our financial data. You’ll be reviewing and preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and validations. Order to Cash You could be providing access to purchasing services or goods. You might also assist with apportioning fare revenue to internal and external business units, or with identifying revenue leaks. Accounts Payable In supporting the Accounts Payable team, you would be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of our supplier invoices, and the prompt resolution of any queries to ensure that all payments are made on time. Master Data Master Data underpins many of TfL's financial systems and services. You will ensure that fundamental data are correct, kept accurately, shown consistently and shared with the right people at the right time. Reporting Supporting key financial decisions by providing real-time, standardised reports to your internal customers. Business Partnering Test your skills by supporting business areas to make commercial and investment decisions which affect the future of London. You could work in major delivery units such as London Underground, Major Projects or Commercial Development. Where can this career take me? Upon successful completion of this scheme, and as a part qualified chartered accountant, you will have the skills to undertake a critical role in our Business Support Function. You could also further expand your career opportunities by undertaking a Level 7 apprenticeship, studying the full CIMA qualification to reach Chartered Management Accountant status. What TfL Offers:• Free travel on the TfL network for the apprentice and one nominee living in the same household• Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel• Defined pension contribution scheme• At least 29 days of annual leave (pro rata) plus public and bank holidays• Cycle to work scheme• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
