Finance Apprentice

Teach Now Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now Limited in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, is recruiting a motivated Finance Apprentice to join the Capital and Treasury Team. You will gain practical experience in finance while working toward a recognised qualification, supporting cash flow, investments and year-end processes in a public-sector environment.

The role offers a permanent full-time contract with a starting salary of £26,016, progressing to £27,274 per year, and funded training to Level 3 and possibly Level 4.

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths as required.
• UK residency for at least three years.
• No existing Level 3 or higher qualification in a finance-related subject.
• Strong numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication, good organisation.

Responsibilities

• Support daily finance administration, including setting up finance codes and processing journals.
• Prepare reports, maintain accurate financial data and respond to colleagues queries.
• Help monitor project spending, comparing actual costs against budgets.
• Assist with forecasts and financial information used to support decisions.
• Prepare working papers and gather information for year-end accounts and audits.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Attention to detail

Clear written and verbal communication

Good organisation

Collaborative approach

Previous finance or administration exp

Education

Level 2 English and Maths (GCSE 4-9/A-C)

Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Finance Apprentice

Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Salary: £26,016, progressing to £27,274 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Start date: 28 September 2026

Ready to build a career in finance while working towards a recognised qualification? Teach Now is recruiting a motivated Finance Apprentice to join a supportive Capital and Treasury Team in Hertfordshire. You will gain practical experience alongside experienced finance professionals, supporting work that helps fund buildings, infrastructure and services for local communities. The team also manages the councils cash flow, investments and borrowing, giving you exposure to a varied area of public-sector finance.

Responsibilities

• Support daily finance administration, including setting up finance codes and processing journals.
• Prepare reports, maintain accurate financial data and respond to colleagues queries.
• Help monitor project spending, comparing actual costs against budgets.
• Assist with forecasts and financial information used to support decisions.
• Prepare working papers and gather information for year-end accounts and audits.

What we are looking for

• Confident Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Strong numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Good organisation and the ability to manage competing tasks.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for developing a finance career.
• Previous finance or administration experience is helpful but not essential.

Training and eligibility

You will receive funded support to complete the Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship, with potential to progress to a Level 4 qualification.

Eligibility requirements:

• Level 2 English and Maths, such as GCSE grades 4-9/A*-C or equivalent.
• UK residency for at least three years.
• No existing Level 3 or higher qualification in a finance-related subject.

What this role offers

• A permanent position with a clear starting salary and salary progression.
• Practical experience across capital finance, treasury and year-end accounting.
• Training and guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Opportunities to explore progression within the wider finance department.
• Meaningful work supporting investment in local communities.

Why work via Teach Now?

• Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.
• We: Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination.

Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.