Finance Apprentice

INFRASTRUCTURE GATEWAY LTD

KETTERING (NN15 6XR)

Closes on Sunday 3 January 2027

Posted on 3 November 2026

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Summary

Fantastic opportunity to gain hands on experience whilst gaining your level 3 AAT. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day activities of the finance department, developing practical skills in financial administration, accounting, and business processes while receiving structured training and support. 

Wage

£16,640 a year

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00.

40 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 17 January 2027

Duration

2 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

Duties include:

  • Assist with monthly and year end reporting of financial and accounts information.  
  • Maintain financial and accounting records including the timely collation of data from a range of sources.
  • Assist with the compilation of accounting and financial records, for example, to inform direct and indirect tax returns under supervision, audit documentation or control account reconciliations.
  • Deliver financial and accounting information and data to stakeholders to ensure that key messages are communicated.
  • Assist in the maintenance and use of digital systems by using software applications and packages to support the delivery of accurate and timely financial and accounting information.
  • Posting and issuing supplier invoices.
  • Checking supplier statements.

Key Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good numeracy and analytical skills
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  • Good communication skills
  • Organised and able to meet deadlines
  • Reliable and professional approach to work
  • Desire to build a career in finance and accounting
  • At least a grade 6/B or above in both Math and English GCSE

This role will be supported by the AAT Level 3 qualification delivered by Starting Off.

Where you'll work

VANTAGE HOUSE
KETTERING PARKWAY
KETTERING VENTURE PARK
KETTERING
NN15 6XR

Training

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

Training provider

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

  • Level 3 AAT
  • Remote training delivery
  • Onefile
  • VLE
  • 6 hours of dedicated training time every week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 6/B)
  • Maths (grade 6/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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

Our client has been working with developers providing them with the expertise to deliver the utilities on construction projects since 2003. They work with a large range of house builders and construction companies installing Water, Gas, Electricity and Fibre to their site's, on time and on budget. 

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day activities of the finance department, developing practical skills in financial administration, accounting, and business processes while receiving structured training and support.

Company benefits

23 days holiday, free parking, 24/7 GP service, sick pay after passed probation. Sick pay is from day one, we have EAP which includes GP and 8 counselling sessions. Holidays 23 + 8 bank holidays, 31 in total.

After this apprenticeship

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

Possible full time permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Lucy Harris

lucy.harris@startingoff.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062300.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 3 January 2027