Financial Accounts Apprentice

Cyber Security Academy Southampton; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Cyber Security Academy Southampton is offering a Financial Accounts Apprenticeship with exposure to statutory accounts, month-end processes, and treasury activities. You will work with the Financial Accountant and Head of Financial Accounting to support group financial statements and the Unit4 ERP system.

We value accuracy, teamwork and a proactive approach to learning, as you progress toward the Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting while combining home and campus work.

Qualifications

• Motivated and detail-oriented with a willingness to develop through apprenticeship.
• Good foundation from relevant experience, vocational training or academic qualifications (A Levels or equivalent).
• Aspiration to progress towards professional accounting qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and external audits.
• Carry out day-to-day accounting activities for subsidiary companies.
• Support the operation of the Unit4 ERP finance system.
• Support month-end processes, reconciliations, and treasury activities.
• Provide administrative support to the Financial Accounts team and contribute to project work.
• Engage with apprenticeship programme and work toward Level 3 AAT.

Education

A Levels / Level 2/3 qualification

Tools

Unit4 ERP

Job description

Salary

In year one of the apprenticeship, pay will be 60% of this lowest spine point value, £16,719, before increasing to 70% in year two and to 80% in year three.

• NB - Notwithstanding the provisions set out above, all apprentices will receive a salary which equates to at least the applicable National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage rate for their age, where this exceeds those contractual provisions.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, pay will be the lowest spine point of Level 2b, which is Spine Point 17, £27,865 full-time equivalent.

The Role

The Financial Accounts Apprentice will support the Financial Accountant/Head of Financial Accounting and Treasury and the wider team in delivering core financial accounting activities. This varied and developmental role provides exposure to a broad range of finance tasks, contributing to the preparation of the University's group financial statements, treasury activities and financial systems, while developing the skills required to achieve the Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting.

Key responsibilities include assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts and external audits, carrying out day-to-day accounting activities for subsidiary companies, and supporting the operation of the Unit4 ERP finance system. The role will also involve supporting month-end processes, performing reconciliations, processing financial transactions, and assisting with treasury activities including banking queries and cash management.

In addition, you will provide administrative support to the Financial Accounts team and contribute to project work and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function. You will also actively engage with your apprenticeship programme, applying your learning in the workplace and working towards successful completion of the Level 3 AAT qualification.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual keen to build a career in finance. You will have a good foundation of knowledge through relevant experience, vocational training or academic qualifications (for example, A Levels or an equivalent Level 2/3 qualification), and a willingness to develop your skills through an apprenticeship. An aspiration to progress towards professional accounting qualifications such as CIMA, ACCA or ACA would be advantageous.

You will be comfortable using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, with strong attention to detail, organisational skills and a proactive approach to learning and problem solving.

You will be a team player with good communication skills, able to work effectively with colleagues across the University.

We are committed to building an inclusive culture and offer flexible hybrid working to support work-life balance. This role combines home and campus working, with some duties requiring attendance at our Highfield Campus.

If you are looking to start your career in finance and gain valuable experience, we would love to hear from you.

Further Details

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.