Finance Apprentice (AAT Level 3)

Summary

Would you like to be part of a growing Finance Team which provides the opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of the operational finance function of a diverse Port estate? As OneTeam, you will be assisting in providing management information and data to support business decisions, enabling growth and financial success.

Wage

£16,500 a year

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Salary: £16,500 per annum based on a 40 hour week including college study days

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm with an hour for lunch. During term-time you will attend college, one day a week.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Shoreham Port operates 24/7, 365 days of the year within a fascinating and diverse revenue-generating environment. The role of Finance Apprentice will be predominately to support the Sales and Purchase Ledger to maintain an efficient working capital to continue to invest in the future of our historic Port.  

As well as providing college studies (AAT Level 3), you will also be able to learn from our ACMA and FCCA Accountants.

Where you’ll work

Nautilus House
90-100 Albion Street
Southwick
West Sussex
BN42 4ED

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

We offer a fully funded Level 3 (AAT Advance Diploma in Accounting Level 3) provided by Chichester College Group (CCG).

Your work schedule will be structured with 4 days a week in the office and 1 day a week attending college (term-time).

More training information

During the college holidays you will be in the office full-time so we can help you develop your portfolio for your end-point assessment.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working

About this company

Shoreham Port is a vital commercial hub with a proud history that dates back to 1760. Operating 24/7, our Port plays a crucial role in facilitating local and international trade, handling a diverse range of cargoes, including timber, steel, aggregates, bulks, glass, woodchip, and cereals. We provide a full range of marine services to commercial users including fishing vessels, and our marinas are home to many local leisure users. Beyond our core operations, we manage an extensive commercial property portfolio that supports over 175 small and medium-sized enterprises, including our own hospitality venue, Port Kitchen. Extensive onsite solar arrays and onshore wind turbines generate renewable energy, contributing towards our decade-long certification as an EcoPort.

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Company benefits

* Generous pension scheme * 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays * Full induction and provision of relevant Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the role * Access to a health care plan * 25% colleague discount at Port Kitchen our on-site cafe

After this apprenticeship

Completion of AAT Level 3 opens several career paths within the field of Finance/Accountancy.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SHOREHAM PORT AUTHORITY

The People Team

jobs@shoreham-port.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312472.

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