Apprentice Accounts Assistant - Finance

Gamma; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + birthday

Subsidised private medical insurance

5.1% matched pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance and Income protection

Share save and incentive plans

Electric Vehicle and Cycle scheme

Job summary

Gamma is seeking an finance apprenticeship in Newbury to support cyclical finance activity while pursuing study. The role combines hands-on finance work with learning, offering a hybrid pattern with three office days per week.

The successful candidate will typically be a school leaver or graduate with AAT Level 3 (or equivalent) and a desire to progress to Level 4. Training and development are encouraged, with exposure to month-end, journals, and audits.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 entry point with potential progression to Level 4.
• Willingness to study 20% of time while performing role.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and pass DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journals for accruals and prepayments.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset register and update forex rates.
• Execute monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with OPEX reporting and year-end/audit activities.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

AAT Level 3

AAT Level 4 potential progression

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Posted Monday 24 August 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 23:59

Hybrid/Newbury

A bit about us

At Gamma we provide voice, data, and mobile solutions to businesses across the UK, Germany, Spain, and the Benelux region.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that’s transforming how businesses connect and communicate globally.

We’re growing fast, but we never lose sight of what matters: our people. Whether you're looking to develop your skills, take on new challenges, or make a meaningful impact, Gamma is the place to do it.

What is the role responsible for?

The apprentice would support cyclical finance activity, including month-end tasks, reporting on costs, journals, cost centre analysis, auditsupportand year-end work.

The apprentice will spend approximately 20% of their time studying and 80% in role. The apprenticeship is likely to suit either a school leaver starting at AAT Level 3 or someone with relevant finance experience or AAT Level 3 already completed who could start at Level 4.

What will you be doing day-to-day?

Here are a few examples of what you could be involved with:

• Preparation of month end journals for accruals and prepayments
• Intercompany reconciliations
• Maintaining fixed asset register
• Updating monthly forex rates
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations

In addition, you will also be involved in:

• Operational expenditure reporting (OPEX)
• Assisting with the year end and half year audits

The role will follow the finance team’s hybrid working pattern, with three office days per week, with core office days are Tuesday,Wednesdayand Thursday.

What you’ll bring

Potential candidate backgrounds include school/college leavers, graduates, or someone with experience in areas such as finance administration, purchase ledger or credit control. Someone who has completed AAT Level 3 and wants to progress to Level 4 would also suit.

You don’t need experience in everything listed—but we’re especially keen to hear from people with some of the following attributes:

• Passion for learning and self-development
• A strong interest in finance/accounting
• Confidence working with numbers and data
• Good time management and task prioritisation skills to ensure deadlines are met
• Able to communicate with all levels in an organisation, and to both finance and non-finance people

What do we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave + birthday
• Subsidised private medical insurance
• 5.1% matched pension contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Life assurance and Income protection
• Share save and incentive plans
• Electric Vehicle and Cycle scheme

*** Please note that the closing date for applications is Monday the 7th of September ***

A few things to note

We require all candidates to be eligible to work in the UK and pass a basic DBS check.

If you don’t meet every requirement but feel you could thrive in this role, we would still encourage you to apply.

Gamma is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building diverse, inclusive teams where everyone feels valued and can be their authentic selves. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in our industry. As a family-friendly employer, we foster a culture of trust, autonomy, and flexibility to support your work-life balance and help you thrive at Gamma.