Finance Apprentice

The department's Core Professional Services team provide specialist support to those within the department in the areas of finance, HR and education. The post-holder will play a key part in the day-to-day processes of the finance team working to provide timely, accurate and professional administrative support to a range of groups and projects. Based within the Core Financial Team and with the support of these key members of staff, the post-holder will provide financial support to staff, students, visitors and research participants based in the department. The role will also involve liaison with others both within and external to the University as required to undertake the responsibilities of the role. The Apprentice will undertake study of the AAT Level 3 qualification, while learning about the various Accounting functions including Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. They will also provide support in assisting with research grant financial processes and reporting

• You must be willing to learn and to take responsibility for your own development
• You will have a minimum of 4 GCSEs or the equivalent at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths, Science and English
• Excellent IT skills , including Microsoft Excel
• Good organisation, communication and time management skills
• A flexible approach and willingness to take on additional accounts duties as necessary
• Willingness take responsibility for their own development
• Able and willing to follow instructions and learn new tasks
• Excellent attention to detail
Please note we cannot accept applicants who have an Accountancy Qualification at a higher level than level 3.