Finance Apprentice

Amazon.com, Inc; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is searching for a Finance Apprentice to support financial processes and develop technical expertise. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and the ability to work with numbers. This apprenticeship offers a fully funded qualification and the opportunity for career progression within the finance industry. Applications are open on a rolling basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18 before September 2026.
• Right to live and work in England for the programme duration.
• UK resident for the full duration.

Responsibilities

• Support financial processes to aid strategic decisions.
• Analyse complex data and prepare financial reports.
• Collaborate with teams across the business.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

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

3 A Levels at grades BBC (or equivalent)

Job description

About the Role

Listen to one of our current apprentices share their journey. Discover what it's like to rotate across multiple finance teams, build deep technical expertise, and contribute to meaningful business decisions while earning a fully funded qualification. Are you curious about how financial decisions shape a global business? Do you enjoy analysing data, solving problems, and working with numbers to uncover insights? As a Finance Apprentice at Amazon, you'll build strong foundations in accounting, analysis, and financial decision‑making while supporting teams that keep our business moving. You'll learn how financial performance is measured, how budgets are created, and how data informs the choices leaders make every day. This programme is perfect for someone who is analytical, organised, and eager to learn how finance works in a fast‑paced, real‑world environment.

What You'll Do

During your rotations, you'll support financial processes that help leaders make informed, sustainable decisions. You'll analyse complex data, prepare reports, and collaborate with teams across the business. You'll help shape financial performance by interpreting trends, supporting forecasting, and providing insights that guide strategic decision‑making.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply core accounting principles to real business scenarios
• Assist with budgeting and financial forecasting
• Analyse data and produce accurate financial reports
• Work with financial software and databases
• Build strong working relationships with teams and stakeholders
• Understand regulatory and ethical considerations in accountancy
• Support taxation activities and understand their impact on business
• Completing the Finance Apprenticeship opens doors across Amazon and the wider finance industry. You could progress into roles such as Financial Analyst.

Eligibility & Requirements

• Be 18+ before the start date (September 2026)
• Have the right to live and work in England for the programme duration
• Have lived in the UK/EEA for the last 3 years
• Be a UK resident for the full duration
• Not be registered on another government‑funded course ending August 2026 or later
• Hold 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English
• Hold 3 A Levels at grades BBC (or equivalent)
• Not already hold a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level
• Provide a UK ENIC Statement of Comparability if you studied internationally
• We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who have a genuine interest in finance and business

Desired Skills & Traits

• Enjoy working with numbers and solving analytical problems
• Communicate clearly and confidently with different stakeholders
• Have strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Can prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Are curious, proactive, and eager to develop your expertise
• Work well both independently and as part of a team
• You do not need prior finance experience – just the motivation to learn and grow

Assessment Process

The application process includes a series of interactive, game‑style tasks designed to help us understand your natural strengths and problem‑solving style. Video interviews and a virtual assessment centre (including group exercise, presentation and individual interviews) will assess your background, motivations, knowledge, skills and interests.

Recruitment & Offer

If successful, you will receive an offer to join our programme and the recruitment team will send you a contract of employment. The recruitment team will complete the necessary background checks, register you with the programme training provider and obtain any personal information needed to begin your employment. Once the onboarding process is complete, you will be ready to start your apprenticeship programme.

Application

Applications for this role are open on a rolling basis and will close when we have enough applications – we advise applying early to avoid disappointment.