Accounting Administrator

Sopra Steria Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Sopra Steria Group as a Finance Apprentice in London, where you'll gain hands-on experience and work towards your CIMA Level 4 Certificate. This 14-month hybrid programme includes rotations across finance functions, offering a comprehensive understanding of finance operations while enjoying benefits like a Real Living Wage salary and 25 days holiday.

Benefits

Real Living Wage salary

25 days holiday allowance plus bank holiday

Company pension contribution

Health Cash Plan

3% fund for benefits or cash

Up to 3 days paid volunteering per year

Discounts on circa 1600 retailers

Qualifications

• 3 A-Levels including Maths and English or AAT Level 3.
• UK Residency with 5 years’ residency and willing to undergo Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience with finance systems and understand day-to-day operations.
• Support financial reporting and assist with monthly general ledger close.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Organised

Communication

Attention to Detail

Motivated

Education

3 A-Levels including Maths and English

AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking to start your career in a dynamic, award-winning organisation?

Whether you've recently finished your education or are considering a career change into finance, this could be the opportunity for you.

Our Finance Apprenticeship is a 14-month hybrid programme that combines hands-on experience with professional study, giving you the chance to gain your CIMA Level 4 Certificate while working on real projects across our finance function.

In addition to the apprenticeship, you’ll take part in a 24-month rotation across the business—building a broad understanding of how finance supports and shapes different areas of the organisation.

This is your chance to join one of the UK’s Best Workplaces and discover what it takes to become a Finance Business Partner of the future.

What You Need to Know:

• From day one, you'll be a valued member of the team. You’ll complete the CIMA Level 4 qualification over the course of 14 months, with a permanent position offered upon successful completion.
• Working hours are 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday.
• The role is based out of our Central London office, with some travel to other sites possible.
• To support your induction and training, you will be encouraged to attend the office regularly. Hybrid working with the ability to work from home some of the time will also be available.
• Dates for the diary: Closing date for applications is 2nd June; Insight days at our offices will be held W/C 9 June 2025; Expected start date is July 2025.
  
  

What You’ll Be Doing:

While completing the apprenticeship, you’ll rotate through key areas of our finance function, building core knowledge and gaining insight into how finance supports performance across the organisation.
Activities will include:

• Gaining experience with Sopra Steria’s finance systems and understanding how they support day-to-day operations.
• Learning about Project Accounting and the use of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) including monitoring logs, identifying errors, and knowing how to resolve them.
• Developing knowledge of various tax types, such as corporate tax, VAT, and payroll taxes, along with associated compliance and reporting requirements.
• Analysing data related to cash flow, banking operations, and financial risk, including exposure to foreign exchange and liquidity strategies.
• Supporting financial and P&L reporting, assisting with the monthly general ledger close, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes — while identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
  
  

What you’ll need to succeed:

• 3 A-Levels, including Maths and English, or AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• UK Residency – Have 5 years’ residency in the UK and be willing to undergo Security Clearance.
• Problem-Solving: Enjoy understanding problems and thinking through solutions. Show curiosity and learn from feedback.
• Teamwork: Work well with others as well as independently and adapts to different people and situations.
• Organised: Effectively prioritise your time and maintain focus on goals and deadlines.
• Communication: Ability to communicate with different audiences and across different methods, such as writing, speaking, or using digital tools.
• Attention to Detail: Take care when working with information and strive for accuracy.
• Motivated: Eager to learn new skills, work within a structured environment, and progress a career within Finance.
  
  
  

What’s in it for you:

While you achieve an industry-standard qualification and valuable hands-on experience, you’ll benefit from hybrid working and:

• Real Living Wage salary
• 25 days holiday allowance, plus bank holiday
• Company pension contribution
• Health Cash Plan to support your health & wellbeing
• A 3% fund to buy the benefits you want or take as cash
• Up to 3 days paid volunteering per year
• Discounts on circa 1600 retailers