Finance Associate Apprentice

THE ONLY AGENCY LIMITED

LONDON (W1F 8AN)

Closes in 24 days (Friday 13 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 February 2026

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Summary

As UK Finance Manager, I am recruiting a Finance Apprentice to work directly alongside me in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business. The finance function is currently managed in-house, and this role will provide hands-on exposure across core accounting activities.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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£480.77 a week 

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday- Time TBC with employer

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 19 March 2026

Duration

1 year 9 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

  • Assisting with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
  • Preparing and processing payment runs
  • Supporting credit control activities, including following up on outstanding balances
  • Preparing artist statements and issuing remittances
  • Assisting with the preparation and processing of monthly payroll
  • Responding to client and artist payment queries via email and phone
  • Posting and reconciling bank transactions
  • Assisting with month-end reconciliations
  • Supporting VAT return preparation
  • Assisting with intercompany reconciliations (UK, US, and Saudi offices)
  • Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation
  • Providing general administrative support to the Finance Manager

Where you'll work

11 WARDOUR MEWS
LONDON
W1F 8AN

Training

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

Training provider

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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.

Training schedule

Train 1 day a week at college- as well as on the job training with ACCA qualified UK Finance Manager

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade Grades 4-9 (A*- C))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

About this employer

The Only Agency Limited is a creative and talent-focused agency based in London, specialising in connecting and representing creative professionals across the fashion, beauty, and entertainment sectors. We work closely with a wide range of artists, stylists, makeup artists, photographers, influencers and creative talent, supporting their careers and helping bring high‑profile creative projects to life.

https://www.theonly.agency/london (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • To be discussed with the employer upon successful completion of apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015578.

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Closes in 24 days (Friday 13 March 2026 at 11:59pm)