Finance Apprentice

TENPIN LIMITED

Bedford (MK43 0EQ)

Closes on Sunday 18 October 2026

Posted on 18 August 2026

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Summary

Start your finance career with hands-on experience and an AAT qualification. You’ll work alongside our Finance team, developing skills in reporting, analysis, budgeting and forecasting while learning from experienced colleagues. It’s a great opportunity to build your skills, gain responsibility and progress your career.

Wage

£21,500 a year

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, in the office, 9am to 5:30pm 1 hour for lunch

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 1 November 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

  • Support the Finance team with day-to-day financial tasks and administration
  • Help prepare financial reports and analyse information
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting and monitoring financial performance
  • Process and maintain accurate financial records
  • Collect, check and organise financial data
  • Use Excel and other finance systems to manage and analyse information
  • Support month-end and year-end processes
  • Work with colleagues across the business to provide and gather financial information
  • Attend team meetings and contribute to finance projects
  • Complete AAT apprenticeship training and apply what you learn in the workplace
  • As your skills develop, take on more responsibility and support more complex finance tasks

Where you'll work

Aragon House
University Way, Cranfield Technology Park, Cranfield
Bedford
MK43 0EQ

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

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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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

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

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

Start your finance career with a role that gives you real responsibility, hands-on experience and the opportunity to learn from an experienced Finance team.

Earn while you learn, gain your AAT qualification and build a clear pathway towards a long-term career in finance, with the potential to progress to ACCA or CIMA.

Did you know Tenpin is not just about Bowling...? We are about all thing’s entertainment!  Arcade Machines, Pool Tables, Cocktails, Pizzas, and Burgers! Oh! and not forgetting our Karaoke Rooms and Escape Rooms. We have something for everyone to enjoy, whatever the occasion.

A career at Tenpin is like no other. Build Your Future. The opportunities are endless, and the benefits are pretty cool too!

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

Company benefits

  • 33 days’ holiday (including Bank Holidays)
  • Birthday off
  • Free bowling
  • Tenpin Treats – retailer discounts and Best Doctors
  • Medicash
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Enhanced pension contribution – 5% joint contribution
  • Life assurance (4x annual salary)
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave

After this apprenticeship

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

As you progress, you’ll have the opportunity to take on more responsibility and, following AAT, potentially continue your studies towards ACCA or CIMA.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

jobs@tenpin.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048837.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 18 October 2026

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