Finance & Accounts Apprentice (Level 2)

Government jobs, apprenticeship; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The UK Centre for Carnival Arts (UKCCA) is seeking a motivated Level 2 Assistant Finance Accounts Apprentice to support the Finance Manager. Based in Luton, you will learn on the job, working 30 hours a week from Monday to Friday, starting 5 October 2026 for a 1-year apprenticeship.

Your duties include bookkeeping, financial reporting, budgeting support, payroll assistance, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations and VAT returns, plus general admin to help the Finance Manager and Executive

Qualifications

• English grade 4/C or above.
• Maths grade 6/B or above.
• Willingness to undertake apprenticeship and training.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping: Maintaining accurate financial records and processing invoices.
• Financial Reporting: Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Budgeting: Supporting the development and monitoring of budgets.
• Payroll: Assisting with payroll processing and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Accounts Payable/Receivable: Managing accounts payable and receivable, including processing payments and receipts.
• Reconciliations: Performing bank reconciliations and reconciling other financial accounts.
• VAT Returns: Assisting with the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Audit Support: Providing support during internal and external audits.
• General Administration: Performing general administrative tasks to support the Finance Manager and Executive Producer.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Logical

Team working

Education

English (grade 4/C and above)

Maths (grade 6/B and above)

Job description

The UK Centre for Carnival Arts (UKCCA) is seeking a motivated Level 2 Assistant Finance Accounts Apprentice to support the Finance Manager. Based in Luton, you will learn on the job, working 30 hours a week from Monday to Friday, starting 5 October 2026 for a 1-year apprenticeship.

Your duties include bookkeeping, financial reporting, budgeting support, payroll assistance, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations and VAT returns, plus general admin to help the Finance Manager and Executive