Higher Level Apprenticeship: Accounting Technician

This Accounting Technician Apprenticeship at MTM Engineering involves supporting financial operations like bookkeeping, reconciliations, and reporting while gaining hands-on experience and formal accounting training.

MTM Engineering is offering an exciting opportunity for a self motivated and ambitious Higher Level Apprentice with a passion for Accounting to join our dynamic Finance team. This apprenticeship provides an excellent first step in your accounting career, giving you the chance to develop core financial skills while contributing to the operations of a leading electrical engineering company working across Ireland, the UK and Europe.

The Role...

As an Accounting Technician Apprentice at MTM Engineering, you will learn to support the day to day financial operations of the business, gaining hands on experience across a wide range of accounting and administrative activities.

ou will develop essential skills in bookkeeping, financial reporting, account reconciliation, supplier and customer management, and the use of accounting software. This apprenticeship will give you a strong foundation in financial processes, internal controls, credit management and business administration.

Who We Are...

MTM Engineering is a market leading specialist electrical contractor that provides medium voltage (MV) and low voltage (LV) cable installation, termination services, busbar, and containment solutions for a wide range of construction projects.

Headquartered in Ireland, we deliver mission critical projects for a range of customers across Europe and beyond. Our expertise spans industry sectors such as data centres, pharmaceuticals, renewables, power generation, critical infrastructure, and more.

Responsibilities...

• Performing bookkeeping tasks such as accounts payable and receivable, processing supplier invoices and inputting data into accounting software

• Following up on outstanding debtor balances in line with company credit terms

• Reconciling invoices against supplier monthly statements and investigating any inconsistencies

• Completing weekly and monthly bank reconciliations

• Providing administrative support to senior members of the Finance team, with opportunities to gain exposure to more advanced tasks as the company expands into new regions and acquires new entities

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with customers and suppliers

• Organise assigned workload to suit priorities as agreed with the MTM Engineering team 

• Complete allocated tasks within agreed timelines 

• Assist with the specification and procurement of electrical equipment to match client and supplier requirements 

• Contribute to team discussions on issues identified and support collaborative problem solving

The Person...

We understand you may be at the very beginning of your Accounting journey, so we prioritise your passion for learning and development, as well as alignment with our core values, rather than existing technical knowledge.

We value a proactive approach to personal development.

• A conditional offer to study a Higher Level Apprenticeship in Accounting Technician, with employment dependent on meeting the required entry conditions and formally commencing the course before starting the role

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities 

• Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines

• High attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team 

Desirable

• Some relevant work experience or exposure to Finance or Accounting 

• A keen interest in large scale infrastructure projects, particularly in the data centre and critical infrastructure sectorsr

The Company Offers...

• A competitive salary

• Opportunities to grow and develop within MTM Engineering as you progress your career as an Electrical Engineer 

• Periodic site visits requiring travel to multiple European countries where MTM Engineering projects are ongoing

• Hands on experience with large scale and high-profile engineering projects 

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment where your contributions will be valued

MTM Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.