Finance Apprentice
ABP UK
Sherborne (DT9 6HQ)
Closes in 29 days (Sunday 12 July 2026)
Posted on 12 June 2026
Contents
Summary
Looking to start a career in finance? Love numbers, have an eye for detail and interested in working towards completing your finance qualifications? Then this could be the opportunity for you!
- Wage
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£22,000 a year
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday only.
Timing to be confirmed but typical office hours- 8am- 5pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 24 August 2026
- 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
You will be working as part of the finance team to ensure the needs of the business are met by the delivery information in a timely and effective manner. You will be part of a fast paced, proactive team liaising with both managers at site level and at our Head Office to ensure all deadlines are met as well as improving efficiency and developing current processes. Alongside completing your role, you’ll work towards completing your Level 3 AAT qualification which will help to give you the key knowledge, as well as developing the skills required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the consolidation & analysis of daily/weekly/monthly financial reporting including control account reconciliations within agreed timescales for submission
- Maintain financial and accounting records including the timely collation of data relating to Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger. This may include unexpected requests, due to tight timescales
- Assist in the preparation of KPI information on a weekly basis and ensure this is communicated to the relevant stakeholders
- Assist in the production of and provide accurate information and reports to managers as and when required
- Build a close working relationship with the other members of the finance team and acquire a working knowledge of their roles
- Understand and support other roles in the department, purchase/sales ledger and payroll
- Assist in the identification and implementation of process improvements to enhance the finance function
Where you'll work
ABP Yetminster
Chetnole Road,
Yetminster,
Sherborne
DT9 6HQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
FIRST INTUITION LIMITED
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
Training will take place both at our ABP Yetminster site as well as visits to the First Intuition (Training Provider) facilities in Bristol- This will give you the opportunity to meet other apprentices face to face. All travel and expenses will be covered.
More training information
This is a very structured programme which will see modules completed, alongside a exam to complete each section. These exams help work towards completing the qualificaition, as well as working towards your End Point Assessment at the end of your apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)
- Maths (grade A* - C / 9 - 5)
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
T Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Initiative
About this employer
ABP Food Group is one of Europe’s leading integrated agri-food businesses, with divisions specialising in food production, pet food and renewables. Over our 70-year history, we have grown to 14,000 strong team and have built a reputation for quality and innovation. ABP UK, part of the ABP Food Group produces quality fresh and frozen beef, lamb and frozen meat-free products to some of the nations leading supermarkets and restaurants, including a number of Michelin Star establishments!
After this apprenticeship
This apprenticeship serves as a stepping stone for your career in finance. Successful completion opens pathways to advanced qualifications and specialised roles within ABP UK. As you continue to grow, explore opportunities within finance across the group and have the opportunity to continue your education working towards a formal accountancy qualification. Join us on this journey and shape your future with ABP UK!
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ABP UK
Kate Taylor
earlycareers@abpbeef.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036800.
Apply now
Closes in 29 days (Sunday 12 July 2026)
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