Apprentice - Finance

West of England Mayor; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded apprenticeship

Paid hands-on experience

Training & mentoring

Ambitious culture

Positive regional impact

Job summary

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority invites applications for a Finance Officer Apprentice. This 2-year fixed-term role starts November 2026 and is designed to move graduates or school leavers into the workplace with paid, hands-on experience in a supportive public sector environment.

You will gain a fully funded apprenticeship qualification in accounts or finance, with training, mentoring and career development opportunities across the organisation.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
• Minimum 2 A Levels - Grade C or above, (or the equivalent qualification)
• Work/volunteering experience in a professional environment
• Good communication and basic IT skills (Microsoft Office or equivalent)
• Good organisational and time management skills, with a reliable and professional approach
• A positive attitude, curiosity and a willingness to learn and develop
• The ability to work collaboratively, showing resilience, enthusiasm and a commitment to delivering your best
• Right to work in the UK and meet the government's apprenticeship funding eligibility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Handling and resolving queries in a timely manner through effective communication and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain financial and accounting records including the timely collation of data. This may include unexpected requests, due to tight timescales.
• Assist in the production of monthly management accounts and provide accurate information and reports to managers as and when required.
• Assist the finance team with ad hoc project work, month end and year end.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.
• Build a close working relationship with the other members of the finance team and acquire a working knowledge of their roles.
• Assist in the identification and implementation of process improvements to enhance the finance department.

Skills

Communication

IT Skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Right to work

Curiosity

Learnability

Public sector

Education

GCSEs

A Levels

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to start your career and make a real impact?The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is recruiting enthusiastic apprentices aged 18 - 21 years old who are looking to start their career moving from education into the workplace to join our team and help shape the future of our region. If you’re looking for a chance to earn, learn and grow in a supportive public‑sector environment, this is your moment.

Why join the MCA?

At the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, you'll be part of the work shaping the future of our region. From improving transport and supporting greener communities to creating opportunities for local people, you'll contribute to projects that make a real difference. You'll see the impact of your work in the communities around you while building valuable skills for your future.

What you’ll get

• A fully funded apprenticeship qualification
• Paid, hands‑on experience in a supportive public sector organisation
• Training, mentoring and opportunities to develop your career
• A welcoming workplace where we value being Ambitious, Collaborative, Inclusive, Confident and Innovative
• The chance to make a positive impact across the West of England
• This is a 2 year fixed term contract starting November 2026.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for enthusiastic people who are ready to learn, work as part of a team and commit to completing their apprenticeship. You'll also need:

• 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
• Minimum 2 A Levels - Grade C or above, (or the equivalent qualification)
• Work/volunteering experience in a professional environment
• Good communication and basic IT skills (Microsoft Office or equivalent)
• Good organisational and time management skills, with a reliable and professional approach
• A positive attitude, curiosity and a willingness to learn and develop
• The ability to work collaboratively, showing resilience, enthusiasm and a commitment to delivering your best
• Right to work in the UK and meet the government's apprenticeship funding eligibility requirements.

If you’re reliable, enthusiastic and ready for your next step, we'd love to hear from you OR If you're ready to learn new skills, build your experience and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Finance:

Apprenticeship - Accounts or finance assistant - Level 3

This is an exciting opportunity to start or build your career in finance while gaining hands‑on experience in a supportive professional environment. As a Finance Officer Apprentice, you’ll play an important role in supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of finance operations across the organisation, giving you exposure to a broad range of financial processes, operations, and reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Handling and resolving queries in a timely manner through effective communication and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain financial and accounting records including the timely collation of data. This may include unexpected requests, due to tight timescales.
• Assist in the production of monthly management accounts and provide accurate information and reports to managers as and when required.
• Assist the finance team with ad hoc project work, month end and year end.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes.
• Build a close working relationship with the other members of the finance team and acquire a working knowledge of their roles.
• Assist in the identification and implementation of process improvements to enhance the finance department.