Finance Apprentice

OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED

Oxford (OX4 2RH)

Closes in 20 days (Thursday 27 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 6 August 2026

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Summary

Support the Finance Team in delivering financial management, accounting and administrative services across ODSL.Gain practical experience in budgeting, reporting, management accounting and business partnering while studying towards a recognised finance qualification, developing the skills and knowledge needed for a successful finance career.

Wage

£15,600 a year

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 21 September 2026

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

  • Reconciliation of financial transactions
  • Support the maintenance of accurate financial records and documentation
  • Assist with invoice processing and supplier queries
  • Support the preparation of journals, accruals, and prepaymentsunder supervision
  • Assist with bookkeeping activities and transaction processing
  • Ensure financial information is recorded accurately and in line with organisational procedures.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and budget monitoring reports
  • Support finance colleagues with forecasting and budgetary analysis
  • Assist in identifying variances and gathering supporting information
  • Contribute to financial performance reporting for operational service areas
  • Maintain spreadsheets and finance system records
  • Produce routine financial reports and management information
  • Analyse financial data and identify anomalies or discrepancies
  • Reconcile data and investigate issues to minimise errors
  • Learn and effectively use the organisation's financial systems
  • Support reviews of financial processes and procedures
  • Assist with maintaining strong internal controls
  • Contribute ideas to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery
  • Respond professionally to finance-related enquiries
  • Build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
  • Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
  • Communicate financial information clearly and appropriately

Where you'll work

Horspath Road
Oxford
OX4 2RH

Training

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

Training provider

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

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.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

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

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
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Financial Awareness

About this employer

Work with us

Join our team at ODS

At ODS, we take pride in our role in making Oxford a world-class city. From waste collection to maintaining roads and parks, our team works tirelessly to ensure the city remains vibrant and beautiful. It's tough work, but it's incredibly rewarding. Joining ODS means joining a team of dedicated professionals who care deeply about their work and their community. Our employees are the backbone of our success, and we value their commitment and passion.

 

 

Safeguarding Statement

ODSL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. All employees are expected to share this commitment and demonstrate safeguarding responsibilities in every aspect of their work.

http://www.odsgroup.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

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

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to progression opportunities within the Finance Team, including roles such as:

  • Finance Assistant
  • Assistant Management Accountant
  • Finance Officer
  • Apprentice Accountant (Level 3/4)
  • Finance Business Support Officer

This role offers a structured pathway into a professional finance career while gaining recognised qualifications and practical workplace experience.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

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apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

01235216216

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046036.

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Closes in 20 days (Thursday 27 August 2026 at 11:59pm)