Apprenticeship · Level 2
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn £24,000 per year while training towards Level 2 and Level 3 accounting qualifications.
- Gain hands-on experience in finance, supporting various teams and projects.
- Study towards AAT Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications with The Apprentice Academy.
- Applications close on 2027-02-17 for a 2027-09-06 start.
About the Role
As a Finance Apprentice, you'll support a variety of finance activities across the business while gaining hands-on experience in a professional environment.
Responsibilities
- Supporting finance teams with day-to-day tasks and projects.
- Helping resolve timesheet and labour booking queries.
- Supporting the preparation and distribution of monthly financial reports.
- Assisting with cost, overhead and headcount reporting.
- Supporting budget planning, forecasting and reforecasting activities.
- Assisting with cost centre reviews and management reporting.
- Helping maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations.
- Supporting project finance activities, including cost transfers and project closures.
- Assisting with financial journals, accruals, prepayments and corrections.
- Supporting ad hoc finance projects and business activities as required.
- Producing reports and carrying out data analysis.
- Completing other finance-related tasks as required.
Training
As part of this apprenticeship, you will:
- Study towards a Level 2 Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship (12 months), followed by a Level 3 Assistant Accountant (15 months).
- Complete your training with The Apprentice Academy, our lead training provider.
- Learn through a virtual training programme.
- Gain knowledge and skills in everyday accounting and finance activities.
- Develop the confidence and competence to carry out finance tasks successfully.
- Achieve an AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting and a Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting upon successful completion.
What happens at the end
You will be expected to progress onto higher level learning and will become an account assistant in our finance team.
Skills
- IT skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Qualifications
- GCSE 5 GCSEs incl. Maths and English (grade A-C or 9-4) - essential*
Key details
- Wage: £24,000 a year
- Working week: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8-hours Monday - Thursday, 5-hours Friday), exact working hours to be confirmed.
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Duration: 2 Years 3 Months
- Start date: 2027-09-06
- Closing date: 2027-02-17
- Apprenticeship standard: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Training provider: THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED