Accounts Apprentice

Camwebdir; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus

Hybrid work

Private medical insurance

Study leave

Training funding

Job summary

Costello Medical is offering an Accounts Apprentice role based in the Cambridge office, assisting with the global in-house Finance function while pursuing the Level 3 AAT qualification. You will handle sales and purchase ledgers, expenses, and general financial admin as part of a supportive finance team.

The apprenticeship, run in partnership with First Intuition, includes on‑the‑job training, dedicated coaching, and access to an online learning environment, with potential for a permanent role

Qualifications

• Essential requirements include strong numerical ability, attention to detail and the ability to balance study with work.
• You will be working towards the Level 3 AAT qualification with support from First Intuition.
• Proactive, well-organised individual with good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Support sales ledger tasks: issue invoices and liaise with clients on payments.
• Assist with purchase ledger: process supplier invoices and payment queries.
• Process internal and recharged expenses.
• Enter transactions into the financial software; manage petty cash across currencies.
• Provide ad-hoc financial admin support as needed.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

English communication

Self-motivation

Customer service

Education

GCSE Maths & English (grade 6+)

Level 3 AAT qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Summary

• Responsibilities: You will contribute to the smooth running of Costello Medical’s global in-house Finance function whilst studying towards completion of the Level 3 AAT qualification
• Salary: £22,500 per annum
• Benefits: Discretionary profit share bonuses paid twice per year, hybrid and flexible working options, generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, full funding for external training and more
• Role Type: Full-time, temporary apprenticeship
• Start Date: This role will ideally commence on Monday 7th September 2026. However, we can consider a start date of Monday 10th August 2026 for early applicants
• Application Deadlines: The deadline for submitting your application is Thursday 30th July 2026, but we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. For early applicants, interviews will be taking place from 13th July.
• Location: This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge

About the Role

Costello Medical, with offices in the UK, US, Canada, Singapore, and China, has ambitious plans for continued and sustained growth. As a result, we are seeking an ambitious Accounts Apprentice to join our Finance team in the Cambridge office. You will work closely with various colleagues in the team, contributing to the smooth operation of our global in-house Finance function.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting with sales ledger tasks, including preparing and sending invoices, as well as liaising with clients regarding their payments
• Supporting with purchase ledger tasks, such as processing supplier invoices and responding to payment enquiries
• Assisting with the processing of internal and recharged expenses
• Entering transactions into our financial softwareAdministering petty cash across multiple currencies held by the company
• Providing ad-hoc financial administrative support to the wider company as needed

The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 AAT qualification, which usually takes 15 months to complete. The apprenticeship training will be provided by First Intuition and will include classroom-based skills and development days, regular support and guidance from a dedicated skills coach, as well as access to an online learning environment. Further details about the apprenticeship can be found here: https://www.firstintuition.co.uk/programmes/level-3-assistant-accountant/

Alongside your structured apprenticeship training, you will receive on-the-job training and support from several members of our Finance team, including those who have recently completed or are pursuing their own higher-level financial qualifications.

Following completion of the apprenticeship, you could be given the opportunity to apply for a permanent position at Costello Medical with the option of further study.

Career Profile

To learn more about the personal and professional development opportunities at Costello Medical, explore first-hand career profiles from our colleagues about their experiences with the company: https://www.costellomedical.co.uk/careers/working-at-costello-medical/

About Costello Medical

Costello Medical is a rapidly growing global healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access and health economic and outcomes research. We work with a wide range of clients, including the industry’s most successful pharmaceutical and medical technology companies, patient and public health bodies and charitable organisations. We have been listed in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list since 2017, the Boston Globe’s Top Places to Work list in 2025, and were proud to receive B Corporation accreditation in 2022. Learn more about us, our work, and our mission on our website: https://www.costellomedical.com/

Requirements

About You

We are seeking a proactive individual eager to embrace new challenges with a friendly, positive, and ‘can-do’ attitude. You will also value the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through formal training, while building professional experience in a dynamic and fast‑paced office environment.

This role requires strong organisational skills and a commitment to balancing professional and academic responsibilities. Therefore, managing your own time effectively and maintaining focus will be essential for success in this apprenticeship.

Essential requirements for the role are:

• Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Maths and English. A-levels would also be an advantage
• Excellent numerical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise your work and study time effectively, adapting to changing deadlines as needed
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the confidence to communicate information clearly and concisely
• Self-motivation, self‑awareness, and a willingness to grow your skills and knowledge in a fast‑paced office environment
• A genuine interest in learning about in‑house finance and a desire to pursue a career in the financial sector
• A friendly and approachable demeanour, with a dedication to providing excellent customer service both internally and externally

Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite is desirable but not essential for this apprenticeship, as full training will be provided.

Benefits

What We Offer

• A salary of £22,500 per annum, as well as a discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank and public holidays, as well as a holiday buy and sell scheme
• Flexible working hours and the chance to work from home for up to half of your working time after passing probation
• Flexible benefits scheme offering cash payments, additional pension contributions and more
• Private Medical Insurance which offers comprehensive cover on a “medical history disregard” basis
• Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications
• Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection and Life Assurance
• Paid and unpaid sabbaticals based on length of service

Hybrid Working Policy

We believe that having face‑to‑face time in the office holds many benefits and is central to ensuring that the community we have created, where people have a workplace they belong to and feel part of, is never lost. At the same time, we recognise that homeworking can improve work life balance, reduce commuting times and costs, and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments.

We therefore offer flexible working arrangements that allow our colleagues who have passed probation to work from home up to half their time, measured across a 2‑week rolling period. During your probationary period (normally the first 6 months of the role), you will be able to work from home 1 day per week.

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship, and you will therefore need the right to work in the UK independently from the company.