As an apprentice, South West Apprenticeship Company Limited, the Flexi Job Agency (FJA) will employ the successful candidate on behalf of this employer. 99% of our apprentices gain full-time employment with their host organisation after completing their apprenticeship or they have progressed onto higher qualifications. The experience and knowledge you gain, plus the relationships you develop, make it easier to progress quickly.
After gaining your degree, Xylem will continue to be committed to your learning and development throughout your career.
KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
With training and support you will learn:
R2R and Tax Assistant
- VAT return data gathering all entity quarterly monthly bimonthly
- Intra stats complete monthly VIES bimonthly
- CIS return completion monthly
- CT return data gathering annual
- FIN48 roll over monthly
- Overseas visitors process data gathering monthly - return annually
- PSA return data gathering - payment Oct
- ONS data gathering submission monthly quarterly annually
- Stat accounts dormant prepare
- Stats account dewatering services Ireland UK solutions prepare
- Transfer pricing data gathering
- Insurance data gathering
Treasury Processor
- Download daily bank statements and update logs
- Post daily bank postings into local ERPs
- Maintain internal transfer log of cash between Xylem entities
- Mailbox Management
- Create customers in UK & Ireland
- Bank Reconciliation
- Support Treasury analysts with problem solving & fact-finding analysis
- Any ad-hoc tasks
FP&A Business Partner
- Assist in preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and rolling financial plans
- Help gather data from departments to feed into planning models
- Support budget holders with understanding and inputting their figures
- Prepare and update regular financial reports (e.g., month-end, variance analysis)
- Build relationships with non-finance teams to understand their activities and cost drivers
- Support variance analysis: actuals vs. forecast/budget
- Participate in project work or finance transformation initiatives
Working towards a Level 7 Accountancy or taxation professional standard, apprentices will follow either the CIMA or ACCA qualification route, depending on their prior knowledge and experience.
For those with no exemptions or limited experience, the full CIMA route is recommended, including:
- Online live learning sessions
- Self-study modules
- Additional support days for professional development
- Exams taken either on demand or at set points throughout the year
Similarly, the ACCA pathway offers:
- On-demand exams at the Knowledge level
- Timetabled exams for Applied Skills and Professional levels (March, June, September, December)
- Flexible course lengths depending on subject
Candidates will also have access to introductory videos and resources to help choose the right path.
Whether you're aiming for management accounting (CIMA) or financial accounting (ACCA), you'll be fully supported throughout your qualification journey.
Monday to Friday The hours are generally split evenly across the week, usually in a 9am-5pm pattern or similar, with a minimum 30-minute lunch break. There will be a requirement to be in the office at least twice a week.
