Financial Controls Apprenticeship

Best Apprenticeships; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Level 3 Finance Apprentice in Peterborough. This role involves gaining experience in core financial activities like balance sheet reconciliation and audit preparation while working toward a professional qualification (AAT). Ideal candidates will have at least 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and a Science. This is a great opportunity for those looking to start their finance career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and a Science.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and communicate effectively.
• Understanding of compliance and business ethics.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in core financial activities.
• Collate and analyze financial data for reporting.
• Support automation and continuous improvement.
• Maintain financial controls and internal frameworks.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Financial data analysis

Audit preparation

Journal entries

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs at Level 5/C or above

Job description

Overview

Locations: Peterborough – with limited travel to our sites

Powering a world-class manufacturing business.

At British Sugar, finance is at the heart everything we do. Through our sugar manufacturing process, we support key decision making across a number of core and by-products.

As a Level 3 Finance Apprentice, you’ll develop a solid foundation in financial reporting, controllership, technical accounting and governance. You’ll provide structured support to the Financial Controllership team whilst working toward a professional finance qualification (AAT).

What you will be doing

• Gain experience in core financial activities – e.g. balance sheet reconciliation, audit preparation, journal entries
• Collation and analysis of financial data to support statutory and management reporting
• Support automation and continuous improvement across the function
• Ensure financial controls and internal control frameworks are maintained

What you will need

• You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Level 5/C or above which must include Maths, English and a Science
• An ability to prioritise and communicate effectively, with great teamwork skills
• Understanding of compliance and business ethics, passion for continued learning and development
• Willing and able to work in Peterborough or relocate to one of the following manufacturing sites: Wissington, Bury St Edmunds, Cantley, or Newark, during or after the programme (dependent on role availability).
• The right to work in the United Kingdom

Application Closing Date: 5th April 2026

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job adverts early, in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please do not delay in submitting your application.

British Sugar is committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, within a culture of inclusion; a culture that empowers and respects everyone.

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