Finance Apprentice

Layka Recruitment; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Layka Recruitment Ltd. in the United Kingdom is offering a funded entry into finance for school leavers and college graduates. You will study towards the AAT qualification while gaining practical experience in a professional finance team and earning a salary.

You will be supported by experienced colleagues as you learn to process invoices, update records, and assist with reconciliations. This role is full-time at head office in Staines-upon-Thames with hybrid working after probation.

Qualifications

• Nine GCSEs or equivalent at grade 5 or above, including English and Mathematics.
• Three A levels at grades A–C, including at least one of Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies or Accounting.
• Experience with spreadsheets, data or an office environment would be useful, but it is not essential—we will help you learn.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices, sales invoices, payments and receipts.
• Updating financial records, systems, spreadsheets and reports.
• Supporting bank, supplier and other account reconciliations.
• Responding professionally to routine questions from colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• Assisting with budget monitoring and month-end and year-end activities.
• Working with teams across UKAS to provide effective financial administration.
• Handling financial information accurately, securely and confidentially.

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Organised

Questioning mindset

AAT apprenticeship

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

A-levels including Maths/Economics/Business/Accounting

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Are you finishing school or college and looking for your first step into the world of finance? This is an exciting opportunity to join a professional Finance team, gain practical experience and work towards a recognised AAT accounting qualification while earning a salary. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with numbers, is keen to learn and wants to build a long-term career in finance or accounting. You will be supported by experienced colleagues as you develop your confidence, knowledge and workplace skills. You do not need previous finance experience.

What you will learn

You will study towards the AAT qualification, progressing through Levels 2, 3 and 4. Your online learning and private study will sit alongside your day-to-day responsibilities as a member of the Finance team, helping you put your new knowledge into practice.

You will receive

• Structured study towards a recognised finance qualification.
• Day-to-day support from your line manager and mentor.
• Practical experience across a range of finance activities.

What you will be doing

• Processing purchase invoices, sales invoices, payments and receipts.
• Updating financial records, systems, spreadsheets and reports.
• Supporting bank, supplier and other account reconciliations.
• Responding professionally to routine questions from colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• Assisting with budget monitoring and month-end and year-end activities.
• Working with teams across UKAS to provide effective financial administration.
• Handling financial information accurately, securely and confidentially.

About you

• Have a genuine interest in finance and accounting.
• Are confident with numbers and pay close attention to detail.
• Communicate clearly in writing and in conversation.
• Can work accurately with data, documents and financial information.
• Are organised, dependable and willing to ask questions.
• Are committed to completing the AAT apprenticeship and applying your learning at work.

Entry requirements

• Nine GCSEs or equivalent at grade 5 or above, including English and Mathematics
• Three A levels at grades A–C, including at least one of Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies or Accounting
• Experience with spreadsheets, data or an office environment would be useful, but it is not essential—we will help you learn.

This is a full-time role, based at our Head Office in Staines-upon-Thames offering hybrid working after probation successfully has been passed