ACCA Finance apprentice

AB Foods

UK (W1K 4QY)

Closes in 18 days (Monday 30 March 2026)

Posted on 23 February 2026

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Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Start your career today with a level 7 apprenticeship with AB Foods and Kaplan. You will be dealing with financial reporting, accounts and planning whilst working towards the ACCA Level 7 qualification.

Wage

£25,000 a year

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Training course
Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 20 July 2026

Duration

3 years

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

During the programme you will have the opportunity to work in various elements of the ABF group finance team, and will have the opportunity to be involved with:

  • Financial performance reporting and commentary
  • Closing the financial accounts each reporting period in accordance with international financial reporting standards
  • Financial analysis and insight to help inform business decision making
  • Financial planning and forecasting
  • Treasury including cash, commodity and foreign exchange accounting and reporting

Where you'll work

ABF Plc, Weston Centre, 10 Grosvenor Street
London
UK
W1K 4QY

Training

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

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Training course

Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)

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What you'll learn

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.

Training schedule

ACCA Level 7 There are three levels including Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional. Applied Knowledge helps you understand the role of accounting in the business environment, and develop the practical skills and techniques expected of an accountant working in business. The area you will cover include: Business and Technology Management Accounting Financial Accounting Applied Skills encourages you to develop a broad understanding of the role of accounting in business, and how to interpret financial information.

The area you will cover include:

  • Corporate and business law (ENG) (LW)
  • Performance Management (PM)
  • Taxation (TX-UK)
  • Financial Reporting (FR)
  • Audit and Assurance (AA)
  • Financial Management (FM)

By studying Strategic Professional, you’ll learn advanced techniques, skills, and the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operating at a senior level. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 5/B)
  • Standard English (grade 9/A* - 5/B)

A Level or equivalent in:

Relevant (grade A-B)

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

Other requirements

Benefits include: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) defined contribution pension scheme of matching employee and employer contributions from 4% to 10%. Private medical insurance. Access to a range of discounts through our benefits hub. Working hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00

About this employer

Associated British Foods is a highly diversified group, with a range of food and ingredients businesses as well as our retail brand, Primark. We are united in our purpose: to provide safe, nutritious and affordable food, and clothing that is great value for money. We have over 70 businesses and operate is over 50 countries and globally employee over 133,000 people.

After this apprenticeship

  • Qualified accountant that could work from a variety of ABF businesses and could move into commercial finance, financial controls, audit, central finance

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017367.

Apply now

Closes in 18 days (Monday 30 March 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.