Company Description

MSX International is driving the mobility of tomorrow. We operate in over 80 countries and support the automotive industry with smart, digital, and sustainable solutions.

With us, you can actively shape the future of mobility – an exciting sector that never stands still. We offer an innovative working environment with flexible, hybrid options, and consider our employees to be our greatest asset: diverse, committed and always ready to break new ground.

Are you looking for variety, development and real impact? Welcome to MSX.

Job Description

As an Account Assistant Apprentice, you’ll play a key part in supporting our CTO Organisation with budget management, financial efficiency, and forecasting. You’ll work closely with our leadership team, helping to manage the CTO budget and providing valuable insights to drive smart financial decisions. You’ll also collaborate with our Global Finance Team, gaining exposure to international finance operations and best practices. A unique aspect of this role is working with our Cloud Centre of Excellence, where you’ll learn how cloud services are billed and help ensure accurate and efficient cost management. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your finance skills in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting the CTO leadership team with budget planning, tracking, and forecasting
• Assisting with monthly and quarterly financial reporting
• Engaging with the Global Finance Team to ensure alignment and share best practices
• Consolidating contracts, identifying contract owners and documenting spend and renewal details
• Working with the Cloud Centre of Excellence to understand cloud billing and support cost allocation
• Helping to identify opportunities for financial efficiency and process improvement
• Using Excel and finance systems to analyse data and prepare reports
• Building relationships across IT, finance, and cloud teams
• Learning on the job while studying towards your Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

• A keen interest in finance, technology, and how they work together
• Strong attention to detail and a love of numbers
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Eager to learn, with a proactive and positive attitude
• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English
• You must be eligible to work in the UK and not already hold a Level 3 (or higher) qualification in accountancy

Additional Information

Working pattern and location

• 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• Hybrid working
• Ideal candidate location: Colchester

What’s In It For You?

• 25 days annual leave per year
• Cash back health care scheme
• Life Assurance 
• A structured apprenticeship programme with real responsibility from day one
• Support from experienced mentors and a friendly, inclusive team
• Hybrid working options and a modern, tech-focused environment
• Opportunities to work with global teams and cutting-edge cloud technology
• Study support and paid time for apprenticeship learning
• Great career prospects in finance, IT, or both!

With over 5,000 employees based in more than 80 countries across the globe, our teams provide industry leading expertise that spans:

• Consumer Engagement
• Parts, Accessories & Service Performance
• Actionable Insights
• Repair Optimization & Compliance
• Learning Solutions
• Distribution & Sales Performance

Our proven track record means that we now partner with almost every car manufacturer on the market.

The MSX Purpose

To empower Movers and Makers to thrive in our ever-changing world

The MSX Mission

To harness our expertise in mobility, the creativity of our global teams, and the power of technology, to craft tailored, sustainable and innovative solutions.

The MSX Vision

To be the clients’ first choice, recognized for our operational excellence and commitment to driving change and innovation in the mobility industry.

MSX is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, neurodiversity or other personal characteristics and backgrounds, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, or marital and parental status. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.