Accounts Assistant Level 3 Apprentice

MSX International Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK seeks an Account Assistant Apprentice to support budget management and financial reporting. The role offers a chance to develop finance skills in a hybrid working environment while engaging with global teams. Ideal candidates have a keen interest in finance and possess good communication skills. This position includes a structured apprenticeship program and benefits like 25 days annual leave and healthcare support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Cash back health care scheme

Life Assurance

Structured apprenticeship program

Support from mentors

Hybrid working options

Opportunities to work with global teams

Study support for apprenticeship

Responsibilities

• Support CTO leadership team with budget planning and forecasting
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting
• Engage with Global Finance Team for alignment and best practices
• Consolidate contracts and document spend
• Understand cloud billing and support cost allocation
• Identify opportunities for financial efficiency
• Analyze data and prepare reports using Excel
• Build relationships across IT, finance, and cloud teams
• Study towards Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Skills

Interest in finance and technology

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Proactive and positive attitude

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English

Tools

Excel

Job description

As an Account Assistant Apprentice, you ll play a key part in supporting our CTO Organisation with budget management, financial efficiency, and forecasting. You ll work closely with our leadership team, helping to manage the CTO budget and providing valuable insights to drive smart financial decisions. You ll also collaborate with our Global Finance Team, gaining exposure to international finance operations and best practices. A unique aspect of this role is working with our Cloud Centre of Excellence, where you ll learn how cloud services are billed and help ensure accurate and efficient cost management. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your finance skills in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

What You ll Be Doing

• Supporting the CTO leadership team with budget planning, tracking, and forecasting
• Assisting with monthly and quarterly financial reporting
• Engaging with the Global Finance Team to ensure alignment and share best practices
• Consolidating contracts, identifying contract owners and documenting spend and renewal details
• Working with the Cloud Centre of Excellence to understand cloud billing and support cost allocation
• Helping to identify opportunities for financial efficiency and process improvement
• Using Excel and finance systems to analyse data and prepare reports
• Building relationships across IT, finance, and cloud teams
• Learning on the job while studying towards your Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Qualifications

• A keen interest in finance, technology, and how they work together
• Strong attention to detail and a love of numbers
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Eager to learn, with a proactive and positive attitude
• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English
• You must be eligible to work in the UK and not already hold a Level 3 (or higher) qualification in accountancy

Working pattern and location

• 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday
• Hybrid working
• Ideal candidate location: Colchester

What s In It For You?

• 25 days annual leave per year
• Cash back health care scheme
• Life Assurance
• A structured apprenticeship programme with real responsibility from day one
• Support from experienced mentors and a friendly, inclusive team
• Hybrid working options and a modern, tech-focused environment
• Opportunities to work with global teams and cutting-edge cloud technology
• Study support and paid time for apprenticeship learning
• Great career prospects in finance, IT, or both!

You can learn more about MSX International on our website: MSX International