ACCA Finance Analyst Apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A marine services company in the UK is offering a Level 3 Finance Analyst apprenticeship to build a long-term career in Finance. The successful candidate will gain valuable workplace experience, partake in a structured training program, and receive a salary between £17,000 and £19,000. Essential qualifications include GCSEs in Maths and English along with an A Level in any subject.

Benefits

23 days holiday, increasing to 25 with length of service

Standard pension contributions

Structured training program

Responsibilities

• Participate in New Business Software implementation project.
• Develop into the accounts lead for smaller entities.
• Process entries for the companies.
• Perform core data entry and reconciliations.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis as required.
• Manage Fixed Asset accounting tasks.
• Handle journal entries and month-end reconciliations.
• Support Group numbers relation for month-end.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisation

Problem solving

Administration

Number skills

Analytical

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE in Basic Maths (grade 9/A* – 4/C)

GCSE in Standard English (grade 9/A* – 4/C)

A Level (or equivalent) in any subject (grade A‑C)

Job description

Summary

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Finance? Then look no further! Start your career today with a Level 3 apprenticeship with UK Docks Marine Services and Kaplan. You will be gaining valuable workplace experience whilst working towards the Finance Analyst apprenticeship.

Wage

£17,000 – £19,000 per year (depending on qualifications and experience).

Training Course

Data technician (level 3)

Hours & Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 39 hours per week, shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: Monday 2 February 2026
• Duration: 1 year 6 months

Location

River Drive, South Shields, UK, NE33 1LH

Key Responsibilities

• New Business Software (Sage Intact) implementation project team member – possible lead for dashboard/report creation.
• Developing into the accounts lead for smaller entities within the Group.
• Processing all entries for these companies.
• Core data entry and reconciliations (bank/Sales and Purchase ledgers).
• Ad hoc analysis as required.
• Fixed Asset accounting and maintaining registers.
• Journal entries and reconciliations (part of month‑end work).
• Support for Group numbers – related party/group matrix at month‑end.

What You’ll Learn

• Select, migrate, format, and combine data from multiple sources.
• Summarise, analyse and explain gathered data.
• Identify trends and patterns using basic statistical methods.
• Cleanse data to improve quality (gaps, duplicates, outliers).
• Audit data results to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency and traceability.
• Communicate findings appropriately and produce clear documentation.
• Store, manage and distribute data in compliance with standards and legislation.
• Consider sustainability impacts such as cloud storage and reducing physical handouts.
• Collaborate effectively with others and prioritise activities within the role.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion policies.

Training Schedule

• Eight modules of technical training integrated with work‑based projects.
• Industry‑tailored programme combining data skills with core accountancy knowledge.
• Develop technical skills and analytical ability to inform business decisions.

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) in Basic Maths (grade 9/A* – 4/C) and Standard English (grade 9/A* – 4/C).
• A Level (or equivalent) in any subject (grade A‑C).

Skills

• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Organisation
• Problem solving
• Administration
• Number skills
• Analytical
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Initiative

Other Requirements & Benefits

• Salary: £17,000 – £19,000 per year.
• 23 days holiday, increasing to 25 with length of service.
• Standard pension contributions.
• Working hours: 8 am‑4:30 pm Mon‑Thu; 8 am‑3:30 pm Fri.

Employer

UK Docks Marine Services is a family‑owned ship repair and maintenance provider based in South Tyneside, with five locations in the UK and global operations. The owners are keen supporters of apprenticeship development.

Next Steps

Apply now – Closes 16 December 2025.

Contact

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
Reference code: VAC2000001881