Finance Analyst - Apprenticeship

GP Bullhound; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

GP Bullhound in Manchester offers a 15-month Apprenticeship as part of the Group Finance team. You will learn accounting on the job while studying for CIMA through Kaplan with study time built into your week.

The role starts January 2027 and provides hands-on experience across an international finance function and a clear path to more responsibility. You will join the Group Finance team in Manchester, reporting to the finance lead.

Qualifications

• Committed to studying for CIMA and building a career in finance.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Proactive and organised, able to juggle tasks and meet deadlines.
• A team player keen to improve processes and take on more over time.
• Office experience (including internships) and an interest in technology are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Finance inbox, answering queries and escalating as needed
• Support Accounts Payable: payment runs and purchase invoices
• Support Accounts Receivable: sales invoices, debtors and collections
• Help with month end, including bank reconciliations and journals
• Monitor and approve staff expenses
• Process daily transactions in the accounting system
• Improve processes using AI and other tools
• Support the team on ad hoc projects

Skills

Excel & Office

AI tools

Attention to detail

Communication

Proactive & organized

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Right to work in the UK

Tools

ChatGPT/Claude

Job description

Manchester

Apprenticeship (15-month contract)

Who We Are

GP Bullhound is a leading technology advisory firm, providing transaction advice and capital to the world’s best entrepreneurs and founders. Founded in 1999 in London and Menlo Park, the firm today has 10 plus offices spanning Europe, the US and Asia. For more information, please visit www.gpbullhound.com.

Our Values

• Focus on clients
• Be a Bullhounder
• Play your part
• Build the future

Your Role

Join GP Bullhound's Group Finance team in Manchester as a Finance Analyst. You'll learn accounting on the job while studying for CIMA through a fully funded Level 4 apprenticeship with Kaplan with study time built into your week. The role is a 15 -month contract starting January 2027. You'll gain hands‑on experience across an international finance function and a clear path to more responsibility.

The team

You’ll sit in the Group Finance team in Manchester, reporting to Ben Ah Chin Kow.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Finance inbox, answering queries and escalating as needed
• Support Accounts Payable: payment runs and purchase invoices
• Support Accounts Receivable: sales invoices, debtors and collections
• Help with month end, including bank reconciliations and journals
• Monitor and approve staff expenses
• Process daily transactions in the accounting system
• Improve processes using AI and other tools
• Support the team on ad hoc projects

Your Experience

• Committed to studying for CIMA and building a career in finance
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Proactive and organised, able to juggle tasks and meet deadlines
• A team player keen to improve processes and take on more over time
• Office experience (including internships) and an interest in technology are a plus

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any subject
• Good written and spoken English
• Right to work in the UK and eligibility for an apprenticeship