Financial Accounts Apprentice

The Financial Accounts Apprentice role supports core financial accounting activities, including preparing statutory accounts, managing subsidiary company finances, and assisting with treasury operations. The apprentice will gain practical experience while studying towards a Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting over 15 months. Key requirements include a strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, and a willingness to learn and develop in a finance career.

• The Financial Accounts Apprentice will support the Financial Accountant/Head of Financial Accounting and Treasury and the wider team in delivering core financial accounting activities.
• This varied and developmental role provides exposure to a broad range of finance tasks, contributing to the preparation of the University's group financial statements, treasury activities and financial systems, while developing the skills required to achieve the Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting.
• Key responsibilities include assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts and external audits, carrying out day-to-day accounting activities for subsidiary companies, and supporting the operation of the Unit4 ERP finance system.
• The role will also involve supporting month-end processes, performing reconciliations, processing financial transactions, and assisting with treasury activities including banking queries and cash management.
• In addition, you will provide administrative support to the Financial Accounts team and contribute to project work and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
• You will also actively engage with your apprenticeship programme, applying your learning in the workplace and working towards successful completion of the Level 3 AAT qualification.

• We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual keen to build a career in finance.
• You will have a good foundation of knowledge through relevant experience, vocational training or academic qualifications (for example, A Levels or an equivalent Level 2/3 qualification), and a willingness to develop your skills through an apprenticeship.
• An aspiration to progress towards professional accounting qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA would be advantageous.