Finance Apprentice

Royal Albert Hall; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Albert Hall invites applications for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our Finance Department. You will gain hands-on experience across accounts receivable, financial accounting, and planning/reporting while working toward an AAT Level 3 qualification.

The program supports development through our finance team and Kaplan Financial. Candidates should be 18+, eligible to work in the UK, and have a genuine interest in finance.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in gaining experience in finance and accounting.
• Be 18 or over.
• Be eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Accounts receivable banking (sales invoices, new customers).
• Assist with payroll, audits, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Assist with financial planning and reporting, including management accounts and forecast reports.

Skills

Interest in finance

Desire to learn

Education

AAT Level 3 Standard

Tools

Payroll assistance

Balance sheet knowledge

Job description

The Royal Albert Hall is one of the world's most iconic entertainment venues, with an unrivalled history of events and performances from world-class artists. Part of our ambition is to increase the diversity of our workforce by creating opportunities for young people who want to learn whilst working. We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our Finance Department, in which they will gain valuable skills and experience in a range of financial and accounting area to start their career in this field, while gaining a AAT qualification.

Key elements of the job will involve:

• Accounts receivable banking e.g. sales invoices, setting up new customers
• Financial accounting e.g. assist with payroll, audits, balance sheet reconciliation
• Financial planning & reporting e.g. preparing management accounts, forecast reports

You will gain practical experience, and essential skillsthrough a blend of workplace learning, formal training, and hands‑on practice, and complete the AAT Level 3 Standard. You will be supported through the apprenticeship journey by our finance team, our external training provider (Kaplan Financial), and our Learning and Development Manager.

Criteria:

• A genuine interest in gaining experience in finance and accounting and a desire to learn
• Be 18 or over
• Be eligible to work in the UK

Please note this apprenticeship is not already educated to degree level.

We are interested in hearing from individuals who may not be in education or employment or have had setbacks in life and are now ready to embark on a new career journey.

Working hours will usually be 35 hours per week Monday to Friday. Working hours will include 1 day for training sessions and for studying, as required by apprenticeship training rules.

The closing date for this role is at 12pm on 13 November 2026. All applicants must be available for a first interview on the week commencing Monday 23 November 2026.

The Royal Albert Hall is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We encourage candidates from all cultures and backgrounds to apply