Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial , we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide., including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.
Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.
Why Ferrovial?
- Global presence, local impact : Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
- Collaborative excellence : Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
- Career growth : Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
- Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing : Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
- Productivity tools : Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
As a Finance Apprentice , you will be part of the Finance team at our Head Office, reporting to the Finance Manager. You will support the delivery of high-quality accounts payable services, ensuring suppliers and creditors are paid accurately and on time. This role forms part of the Level 3 (AAT) Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship, with full training provided to support your development.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide accounting support for materials-related transactions.
- Process allocated accounts payable transactions in an efficient and timely manner, ensuring adherence to agreed service level agreements, including targets and deadlines.
- Ensure all invoices are appropriately authorised and accurately coded to the relevant project. Where necessary, amend invoices to ensure compliance with vendor trading terms.
- Process weekly payments on allocated days, ensuring online banking approvals are completed before deadlines.
- Ensure all accounts payable documents and records are accurately identified, indexed, filed, and retained in line with internal filing systems and statutory requirements.
- Verify that all tax invoices contain the correct tax details before entering them into the system.
- Resolve queries promptly and efficiently for internal and external customers in line with service level agreements.
- Regularly review monthly vendor statements and follow up on overdue items.
- Complete filing on a weekly basis.
- Assist the Finance Manager and team members with any ad hoc duties.
Key Accountabilities
Adopting and promoting Ferrovial Construction UK Vision and Values.
Delivering on the responsibilities as set out above.
Taking ownership for the work assigned to you.
To provide quality accounts payable services in a timely manner.
Skills and Competence:
Motivated to learn and add value to the team, the role and the apprenticeship programme
Inquisitive mind, seeking for new improved ways of working
Enjoys working under pressure to meet deadlines
Analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent record keeping
Attention to detail
Good verbal and written communication skills
Proactive approach to working and learning
Financial & Commercial awareness
Familiar with all Microsoft packages, especially Excel
Aspiring to grow within the Ferrovial Apprenticeship programme by progressing on to higher levels
Administration experience desirable
Interpersonal Skills:
Build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as our vendors
Ability to influence and challenge when necessary
Ability to actively listen and understand accounting procedures
Qualifications:
5 GCSEs grade 4-9, including Maths and English
A Levels or BTEC Level 3
Location: Chiswick, London
Apprenticeship Standard:
Level 3 (AAT) Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
Duration: 2 years Apprenticeship Programme
Hours: 40.5 hours per week
Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!
Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “ Protected Class ” ), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
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