Job Description:

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Finance?  Are you looking to become a qualified accountant?  Then look no further!  Begin your career today with a level 3 apprenticeship whilst working towards the AAT level 3 qualification.

Trouw Nutrition is a global leader in Animal Nutrition with divisions across the world and has been based at our current site in the UK for over 150 years. We have an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to become an integral part of our Finance team here in Ashbourne.

We are looking for a Finance Apprentice who will have a high level of numeracy, excellent time management and organisational skills, and can communicate at all levels in the organisation.  Initially focusing mainly within the Purchase Ledger department, the role will grow to encompass all the aspects of the finance department.  The ideal candidate would have a passion for learning all things finance and want to start and progress their career in a fast-paced environment. 

The candidate

No previous experience is required to apply, but the ideal candidate will have:

• An interest in accounting and finance
• The commitment to completing a formal Apprenticeship Programme provided by the company through studying for your AAT qualifications with the option of continuing towards becoming a qualified accountant.
• 5 GCSE’s with grades 4-9 (A*-C) including Maths and English
• 3 A levels
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Enthusiasm for learning new skills and taking on new responsibilities
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft applications

Training

You will study towards the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 3 under an apprenticeship, building not only on your technical skills, but also on your personal and professional development.  Continued career progression is supported with a view for further study towards level 4, with either AAT, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) or The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Our organisation:

Trouw Nutrition is the global leader in innovative feed specialties, premixes and nutritional services for the animal nutrition industry. Trouw Nutrition provides species-specific nutritional solutions consisting of feed concepts, products and nutritional know-how. The unique combination of products, models and services Trouw Nutrition offers, boosts productivity and supports animal health through all life stages, contributing to our customers' peace of mind. Trouw Nutrition's nutrition solutions have met the need of farmers and home-mixers, feed producers, integrators and distributors. Trouw Nutrition has locations in 25 countries and around 5000 employees.  Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Trouw Nutrition is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Trouw Nutrition is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.