Finance Apprentice

Summary

We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Annual pay review each January

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 1 month

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

Reconcile bank account transactions accurately and promptly using Oracle accounting software to ensure the integrity of financial records
Liaise closely with finance team members and other internal stakeholders to resolve transaction discrepancies and support seamless financial operations
Prepare and compile detailed reports and information packs that provide actionable insights to improve posting accuracy and operational efficiency
Support month-end and year-end financial closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate completion of bank reconciliations
Communicate regular updates and findings to finance managers and relevant departments, facilitating informed decision-making and continuous improvement

Where you'll work

101 Park Drive
Milton Park, Milton
Abingdon
OX14 4RY

Training

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

College or training organisation

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Your training plan

Delivery model:

Work-based training with your employer
Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week)
Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
Level 1 Functional Skills in English (7 days at college, if required)
Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work

Qualifications included:

Level 1 Functional Skills in English (if required)
AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting
Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

End Point Assessment:

Knowledge Test - Integrated
Interview

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects. The Cashiering team consists of four members, including the Manager and three Cash Application specialists. This close-knit team primarily focuses on the daily processing of cash and bank items ensuring accurate and timely financial input of data. Team members collaborate on projects aimed at enhancing reconciliation accuracy and efficiency, providing essential information and reports to relevant stakeholders across the organisation. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy. Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early. Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session: Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus.  This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions.  As a new Apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session, please call us on 01235 216216.       Qualification checks: By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.     The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £7.55 per hour from April 2024. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training.

About this company

In 2023 RPS joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organisation. We design, and manage projects in urbanisation, natural resources, and sustainability. As part of Tetra Tech’s over 30,000 strong team across 550 offices in over 120 countries, we deliver solutions that create lasting value in an increasingly urbanised and resource-scarce world. By leveraging our global expertise, we enable our clients to develop winning solutions for their clients and communities. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to provide market-leading development and project opportunities for our people, supporting their growth while addressing the challenges that matter. Our people drive our success, and this is where you come to build a career

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Company benefits

Cycle to Work scheme.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Access to further development and professional qualifications, be that AAT or ACCA.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Mike

apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

01235216216

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332317.

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Closes in 29 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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