Job Information
Safran Accounting apprentice in Braintree, United Kingdom
Accounting apprentice
Vacancy details
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Aerosystems is one of the world leaders in aviation systems dedicated to aircraft and helicopter safety, as well as fluid and fuel management. The company is a key player in the field of flight safety (oxygen, evacuation, floatation) and participates in the decarbonization of aviation through enabling sustainable alternative fuels and new engine architectures. It has 5,200 employees in 7 countries.
Reference
2026-177443
Position description
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Finance and management - Accounting
Job title
Accounting apprentice
Employment type
Apprenticeship
Contract length
15 Months
Professional category
Student
Part time / Full time
Full-time
Job description
As an Accounting Apprentice, you will work alongside our Finance team, gaining hands-on experience in a busy accounting environment whilst also working towards your AAT Level 3 qualification.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accurately post supplier invoices in a timely manner
• Review purchase orders to identify and resolve issues with automatic intercompany invoices
• Liaise with Stores and Purchasing teams to chase outstanding purchase order receipts
• Collate invoices due for payment and prepare payment information for review and approval
• Manage and monitor the Accounts Payable inbox, responding to queries as appropriate
• Issue supplier remittances following payment runs
Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Prepare and issue customer Statements of Account (SOA) on a weekly basis
• Support credit control activities under the guidance of senior finance team members
• Match and allocate customer cash receipts accurately
General Duties
• Carry out general administrative tasks, including sorting and scanning incoming post
• Maintain accurate electronic filing on shared folders for payment runs, remittances, and supplier invoices
• Assist with ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as required
• Ensure all work is completed in line with company policies, procedures, and internal controls
Candidate skills & requirements
AAT Level 2 or equivalent experience.
Position location
Job location
Europe, UK, England, South East
City (-ies)
Avenue West Skyline 120 CM77 7AA Braintree
Candidate criteria
Additional Languages preferred
English (Fluent)