Finance Apprentice

Summary

Are you ready to kickstart your career in finance? This exciting opportunity is perfect for someone who is confident, personable, and eager to learn. As part of this two-year apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience, develop key financial skills, and receive valuable mentoring to set you up for a successful career in finance.

Annual wage

£12,804 a year

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Your hourly rate of pay will increase within your second year of apprenticeship from the national apprenticeship wage to the national minimum wage for your age group in line with the Government guidelines.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. 1-hour unpaid lunch break each day. Full Time (37 hours per week/52 weeks per year). Fixed Term 2 year contract.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 February

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Finance Apprentice – Key Responsibilities:
In this position, you will:

Support Financial Operations: Assist with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate logging of transactions.
Track and Manage Tasks: Help monitor progress against timelines for essential finance functions.
Post General Ledger Journals: Play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records.
Liaise with Stakeholders: Communicate professionally with customers and suppliers via phone and email.
Handle Queries: Address questions and concerns with efficiency and confidence.
Provide Administrative Support: Contribute to the smooth running of the Finance Team by managing general office tasks.

Finance Apprentice – You:
We are looking for someone who is:

Friendly and Approachable: You’re a people person who builds positive relationships with ease.
Organised and Detail-Oriented: Accuracy is your strong suit, and you double-check your work to ensure it’s thorough.
A Critical Thinker: You assess situations thoughtfully and take appropriate action.
Eager to Learn: Your curiosity and commitment to personal development shine through.
Technology Understanding: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable with IT tools.

Where you’ll work

College Road

Trowbridge

BA14 0ES

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

WILTSHIRE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

You will be based at our Wiltshire College and University Centre Trowbridge campus.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 4/C)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

IT (grade 4/C)

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
Friendly and approachable
Detail oriented
Critical thinker
Eager to learn

Other requirements

As a Finance Apprentice, you will not only gain practical experience but also enjoy: • A supportive and inclusive work environment. • Opportunities to develop both personally and professionally. • The chance to be part of a team that values your growth and contributions. If you are ready to take the first step in your finance career, we would love to hear from you. Finance Apprentice – Benefits: • Competitive salary. • You will be automatically enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme. • You will have access to our employee assistance programme (EAP) and enjoy other benefits such as discounts with a wide variety of retailers. • Free car parking onsite.

About this company

Wiltshire College & University Centre plays a vital role in Wiltshire’s economy, inspiring people to develop the skills they need to achieve. Our four campuses are learning hubs in their communities, and we aspire to be an outstanding, financially robust and commercially agile provider, achieving our clear social mission on behalf of learners and employers across Wiltshire and beyond. Our turnover is around £42 million per annum, we employ some 650 staff, and support around 11,500 students. Are you ready to kickstart your career in finance? Wiltshire College & University Centre is seeking an enthusiastic Finance Apprentice to join our dedicated Finance Team at our Trowbridge campus. This exciting opportunity is perfect for someone who is confident, personable, and eager to learn. As part of this two-year apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience, develop key financial skills, and receive valuable mentoring to set you up for a successful career in finance.

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Company benefits

30 days' annual leave for Professional Services Staff (plus bank holidays and additional closure days over the Christmas period).

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there maybe further opportunities within the organisation.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WILTSHIRE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE

The apprenticeship team

apprenticeships@wiltshire.ac.uk

08453452235

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291893.

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Closes in 14 days (Sunday 5 January)

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Company’s application instructions

Please apply through the vacancy link on the Wiltshire College & University Centre Website

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