Finance Apprentice

Resonance; Launceston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible working environment

Collaborative finance team

Job summary

Resonance is seeking a motivated Finance Apprentice to join our Launceston team. This permanent, hybrid role offers a path to a recognised accounting qualification and hands-on experience across purchase, sales and general finance duties.

You will work with a Finance Director and Senior Finance Manager, learning when to apply numbers, manage tasks and grow in a purpose-led organisation with opportunities for development and progression.

Qualifications

• Interest in developing a career in finance or accounting.
• Willingness to study towards a recognised accounting qualification.
• Curious, organised and comfortable working with numbers.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and learn coding for purchase ledgers.
• Assist with supplier payments and cash-flow information.
• Handle sales ledgers, invoices and basic credit control.
• Reconcile bank accounts and assist with financial reporting data.
• Support staff expenses review and processing.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance team.

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SALARY RANGE

£25,000 to £35,000 pa (Band 1 to Band 3, depending on apprenticeship level experience)

RESPONSIBLE TO

Senior Finance Manager

ANNUAL LEAVE

25 days (plus bank holidays)

WORKING DAYS

Mon to Fri

HOURS

36 Hours Per Week (9 Day Working Fortnight)

MODEL

Hybrid (home and office based)

CONTRACT

Permanent

DATE TO APPLY BY

Midnight on Thursday 19 November 2026

Are you looking for a new challenge where your role can make a difference in helping shape a better way of life for people? If so, this could be the job for you.

Resonance is a growing social impact company committed to creating positive and lasting change. As we continue to develop, we are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Finance Apprentice to join our Finance team in Launceston (Cornwall).

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to begin a career in finance and accounting while working for a purpose-led organisation. You will gain practical, hands-on experience as part of our Finance team while studying towards a recognised accounting qualification.

We are looking for someone who is curious, organised, comfortable working with numbers and keen to learn. Previous finance experience is not required - we are much more interested in your potential, attitude and willingness to learn.

HERE'S WHY WE NEED YOU - Purpose

Working alongside experienced professionals in the Finance team, you will provide day-to-day support across a range of financial activities while developing the knowledge and practical skills needed to build a career in finance.

As your knowledge and confidence grow, you will have the opportunity to take on greater responsibility and be given exposure to different areas of the company's finances.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO FOR US - Responsibilities

• Purchase ledger transactions, dealing with supplier invoices and learning how they are coded
• Supporting the preparation and processing of supplier payment runs
• Sales ledger functions including raising sales invoices, being involved in credit control and understanding different types of income
• Learning how to reconcile bank accounts and prepare cash flow information
• Understanding how different financial reports are prepared and assisting with data collection to enable this
• Reviewing, checking and processing staff expenses
• Reconciling the company debit cards
• Responding to routine finance queries from colleagues, investees, investors and suppliers
• Learning different financial software and tools
• Learning how to handle financial and personal information appropriately and confidentially
• Providing general administrative support to the Finance team

YOUR APPRENTICESHIP

As well as gaining direct finance experience, you will be studying towards achieving a recognised accounting qualification. We will provide paid leave for taking exams and revision time and pay for the study materials needed for your course. If you choose to study via day release, then in addition to your 9-day fortnight, we will also provide additional paid training leave so that your weekly college days are fully paid.

You will be supported by both your training provider and colleagues within our Finance team, enabling you to apply what you learn directly in the workplace.

We want this apprenticeship to provide a strong foundation for a long-term career in finance, with opportunities to develop further as both you and the organisation grow.

ABOUT YOU

You will:

• Have a genuine interest in developing a career in finance or accounting and a commitment to the apprenticeship.
• Be comfortable working with numbers and financial information.
• Have good attention to detail and take pride in producing accurate work.
• Be organised and able to manage your time effectively.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be comfortable using computers and willing to learn new systems.
• Be confident using, or keen to develop your skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Be willing to ask questions when you are unsure.
• Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Be trustworthy and understand the importance of confidentiality.
• Have a positive attitude towards learning and personal development.
• Share our commitment to creating positive social impact.

HERE'S WHAT WE WILL DO FOR YOU - Benefits

As well as working for an innovative, growing business with a strong social purpose and lots of variety and opportunity, we offer a competitive remuneration package, a flexible working environment and a committed team to become part of. The role will provide you with the opportunity to work in a business that is pioneering and changing the face of investment in the UK.

WHO YOU'LL BE WORKING WITH

Internal:

Finance Director, Senior Finance Manager and other members of the Finance team, other colleagues when dealing with queries related to expenses, supplier invoices, etc.

External:

Suppliers or investees when discussing payments or loan repayments respectively.

WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO WORK HERE

Resonance is a leader in social impact investing and a growing company, so you'll need to enjoy working in a fast-paced work environment with a friendly and supportive team. This role will need you to work with colleagues in our Launceston office two days per week. We work a lot on Teams but also encourage face-to-face interaction so there would be opportunities to work at our other locations in Bristol, Manchester and London too.

Resonance is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all. We aim to provide a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact the People team: [email protected]