Finance Apprentice

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Finance Apprentice in Exeter, where you will gain valuable experience in key finance areas while pursuing AAT qualifications. This role offers a full-time contract with a competitive starting salary and excellent career development opportunities. You will rotate through various finance functions, learning from skilled professionals and contributing to essential financial processes. With a commitment to personal growth and a supportive environment, this is an exciting chance to kickstart your finance career in a dynamic team focused on innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Competitive pension

Sharesave scheme

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Group Discounts via Perkbox

Cycle to Work scheme

Financial support services

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English are essential for this role.
• A Levels or equivalent are required for further development.

Responsibilities

• Work within key areas of the Finance function, rotating through placements.
• Train alongside skilled professionals to achieve recognized qualifications.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Good IT skills

Methodical work approach

Enthusiasm to learn

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 6/B or above

3 A Levels or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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At South West Water, we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations— with a vision and a culture that give them the freedom to change, improve, and innovate. We’re proud to provide reliable, efficient, and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area. Our ambitions are huge: we are committed to reaching net-zero by 2030 and have partnered with wildlife charities, National Parks, and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.

If you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Apprentice to join our team in Exeter.

We value long-term professional development. You will have the chance to complete the AAT levels 2-4 (foundation degree equivalent). We will guarantee one day a week for your studies, and management will support you in showcasing your learning. Once AAT-qualified, opportunities to apply for our Chartered Accountancy program will be available through a competitive process, working towards a level 7 Apprenticeship (Master’s degree equivalent) to eventually achieve chartered accountant status.

You will join us on a full-time contract with a starting salary of £17,782 *pending 2025 pay review*.

About the role:

1. You will work within key areas of the Finance function within South West Water, Bristol Water, and Pennon Group PLC, rotating through six-month placements alongside existing apprentices.
2. The areas of rotation include:

• Internal Audit: Ensuring processes are followed correctly
• Financial Control: Producing financial results and monthly statements
• R2R - Capital Finance: Managing governance and reporting of planned future spending
• R2R - Operational Finance: Managing governance and reporting of day-to-day expenditure
• Transactional Services:
• Payables: Ensuring invoices are processed and payments made timely
• Sales Ledger: Raising invoices and allocating income
• Regulatory Finance: Preparing financial data for Ofwat

What you'll be doing:

• Train alongside skilled professionals, applying their expertise and achieving nationally recognized qualifications.

What's in it for you:

• Career development opportunities
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Competitive pension
• Sharesave scheme
• Health benefits
• Wellbeing support
• Group Discounts via Perkbox
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Financial support services
• And more!

What we'd like from you:

• 5 GCSEs at grade 6/B or above, including Maths and English
• 3 A Levels or equivalent
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Methodical, consistent work approach
• Problem-solving skills
• Enthusiasm to learn
• Desire for personal and professional growth
• Be yourself; we value diversity and inclusion.

Our core values:

• Be Rock Solid: Build trust and dependability
• Be You: Bring your best and be authentic
• Be the Future: Embrace change and drive progress

Applications close on Friday 16th May. Successful candidates are expected to start in September 2025, with earlier start options available.