Finance Apprentice (StrideUp Homes Ltd)

Summary

We are seeking a Finance Apprentice to support our in-house Finance team while pursuing professional qualifications through an Apprenticeship program and actively developing their skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, mission-driven company at the forefront of Islamic financial services.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Hours

Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 June 2025

Duration

3 years 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

StrideUp is backed by leading VC and private equity investors, having raised close to £25m in funding.

As Finance Apprentice you will support the Finance Lead with operational finance, bookkeeping, financial reporting, management accounting and business partnering. You will play a key part in projects that improve business processes and work closely with key stakeholders supporting them from a finance capacity.

You will upskill as you progress through professional qualifications enabling you to grow and take on more responsibilities.
Operational Finance: Take ownership of Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable, manage supplier relationships, aid treasury management, implement financial controls and policies.
Bookkeeping: Bank reconciliations and journal posting (accruals, prepayments and intercompany) building up to more complex financial accounting.
Management Accounting: Assisting the budget process and monthly forecasting, analyse and report actuals vs budget, assist in preparation of Management Accounts.
Financial reporting: the preparation and submission of ad hoc financial information and financial returns required by external stakeholders such as funders, Regulator and HMRC, help with the year end audit.
Business partnering: Assist department heads with identifying spend vs budget and ensure their teams are equipped and supported from a finance capacity.
Improve business processes: Identify areas for improvement, strategise and implement.
Study, upskill and qualify: Take professional exams and additional training with the goal of qualifying as a Chartered/ Certified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).

Where you’ll work

30-31 Golden Square
London
W1F 9LD

Training

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

College or training organisation

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Your training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

Equal to master’s degree

Course contents

Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.
Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.
Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communications to suit different situations, individuals or teams.
Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.
Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.
Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

As an Accounting Apprentice with BPP, you will complete the Accountancy Taxation Professional Apprenticeship at Level 7. Within the apprenticeship you will undertake the ACA/ACCA/CIMA professional qualification.

The apprenticeship will be completed at a BPP centre or via the Online Classroom platform, in addition to at the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Degree in:

Subject isn't relevant (grade 2:1 plus)

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
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working
Microsoft Office/ Excel
Accuracy in work
Proactive approach
Self starter
Detail orientated
Mission driven

Other requirements

-25 days annual holiday -Study support -3% pension contribution -Monthly socials -Central London location (this is a hybrid role with an expectation of at least 3 days in the office) -Friendly and informal startup environment with a focus on performance and impact

About this company

StrideUp's mission is to redefine the standard of Islamic financial services through expertise, sincerity, and a personable approach. Our vision is to enable the Muslim community to access financial solutions aligned with their values. On our path to building a digital bank, we started with property finance and have already deployed hundreds of millions in financing and supported thousands of people in their financial goals.

After this apprenticeship

This role offers long term opportunities to progress to a permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316335.

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Closes in 29 days (Sunday 25 May 2025)

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