Finance Apprentice
PORSCHE RETAIL GROUP LIMITED
Reading (RG31 7SE)
Closes in 10 days (Friday 18 September 2026)
Posted on 4 September 2026
Contents
Summary
Start your finance career with Porsche Retail Group. As a Finance Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. Through structured training and practical learning, you will develop the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in finance.
- Wage
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£20,500 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Competitive starting salary, with annual pay increases linked to successful progression through the programme.
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9:00 to 17.30 with a 60 minute break each day.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 January 2027
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
The Finance Apprentice will support the Porsche Retail Group Finance team, gaining broad exposure to the financial operations of a leading automotive retail business. The role will involve regular interaction with our 7 Porsche Centres, Head Office functions and key stakeholders across the organisation.
Whilst developing the knowledge and skills required to complete their apprenticeship programme, the successful candidate will play an important role within the Finance team, taking ownership of assigned tasks and contributing to both individual and team objectives. The role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of finance disciplines, providing a strong foundation for a future career in finance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the day-to-day operation of the Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger functions
- Assist with the maintenance and reconciliation of Porsche Retail Group bank accounts
- Process and reconcile daily cash sheets from Porsche Centres
- Prepare and post journals as part of the monthly accounting cycle
- Support the preparation and submission of statistical and regulatory returns
- Assist with the preparation of P11D, PSA and Corporation Tax information
- Support the production of monthly management accounts and month-end reporting activities
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures
- Liaise with colleagues across the business to resolve finance-related queries
- Provide administrative and analytical support to the Finance Managers and wider Finance team as required
- Undertake other ad hoc duties and projects to support the Finance function and wider business objectives
What You Will Gain
- Exposure to a wide range of finance disciplines within a premium automotive retail business
- Experience working with financial systems, reporting processes and key business stakeholders
- Opportunity to develop technical, analytical and commercial skills
- Ongoing support to successfully complete a recognised finance apprenticeship qualification
Where you'll work
Bath Road Calcot
Reading
RG31 7SE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
FIRST INTUITION SOUTH LIMITED
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Training schedule
More training information
AAT Qualification Level 3- Via First Intuition
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
A Level in:
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
- Accountancy (grade C)
- Maths (grade 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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
About this employer
Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East.
Porsche Retail Group Head Office is located at the home of Porsche Cars GB. Located conveniently just off junction 12 of the M4, adjacent to a retail park, gym, petrol station and well-known furniture brands. Enjoy a heavily subsidised restaurant serving delicious breakfast and lunch options, along with a fantastic barista bar to fuel your day. Plus, we offer free on-site parking for all staff members.
https://dealer.porsche.com/gb/porscheretailgroup/en-GB/About-us/About-us (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
35 days holiday per year (inc. Bank Holidays)
Option of a VW Group Vehicle at preferential leasing rates
Life Assurance
Income Protection Insurance
DC Pension Scheme
Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms etc
Employee Assistance Program - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing
Onsite subsidised restaurant and barista bar
Free onsite parking
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Potential extension of AAT level 4
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
FIRST INTUITION SOUTH LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051536.
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Closes in 10 days (Friday 18 September 2026)
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