Register Your Interest - Professional Accountancy Level 4 Apprenticeship 2027

Unilever; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff shop discount

Gym membership subsidy

25 days holiday

Hybrid working

Future Careers development

Job summary

Unilever in Kingston upon Thames offers a Professional Accountancy apprenticeship that blends on-the-job finance experience with formal training and mentorship.

You will support a finance team, learn about accounting systems, regulation, and compliance, and gain broad business awareness through structured learning and regular coaching.

Qualifications

• Have or are predicted a minimum of 2Bs and 1C at A-Level including maths or equivalent.
• Have 5 GCSEs or equivalent at level 4 or above in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Create, verify and review accurate and timely information for a finance team.
• Learn about systems, processes, regulation and compliance.
• Build business awareness and contribute to the apprenticeship journey.

Job description

*As we receive a high volume of applications, please make sure to read the job descriptions on our website carefully and apply for the ONE function you are most interested in. Only your first application will be considered*

What is the job?

Why not accelerate your career with a Professional Accountancy apprenticeship at Unilever? Working in a diverse, global business, you’ll gain invaluable work experience supporting world-class brands in areas such Customer Development, Finance, Marketing and Supply Chain.

Working under the guidance of a dedicated line manager, you will gain the technical knowledge and skills you need to succeed through a combination of real, practical experience and formal training. You can expect on-the-job training, formal development opportunities and dedicated mentoring.

What could your day-to-day role look like?

Individuals on a Professional Accountancy apprenticeship will have responsibility for creating, verifying and reviewing accurate and timely information for a finance team in Unilever. Apprentices in finance will learn about systems and processes, regulation and compliance and will build good business awareness.

What support will you receive during your apprenticeship?

Your line manager will develop an induction plan to ensure you’re equipped with the foundations to get started. They’ll provide an environment in which you can thrive and will provide ongoing support throughout your apprenticeship. They will carefully construct bespoke goals for you to work towards. You can expect regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager where you’ll receive coaching and guidance.

• You’ll have the opportunity to build a vast network of stakeholders from across the business who you’ll be able to learn from and will encourage you on your apprenticeship journey.
• We offer a multitude of leading learning and development opportunities covering a huge array of topics delivered via in-person training courses and online portals.

What can Unilever offer YOU?

• A Competitive Salary of £22,000
• A discounted staff shop
• Subsidised Gym Memberships - availability varies by site
• 25 days of holiday allowance
• Opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.
• Opportunity to join one of our Future Careers Development Teams such as Outreach, Digi, Community & Wellbeing and many more! By joining a team, you can grow business-critical skills, develop Unilever Behaviours, and make a meaningful contribution to Future Careers.

To find out more about Future Careers at Unilever UK, check out our Instagram page!

At Unilever, diversity is about embracing differences, championing inclusion, creating possibilities, and growing together for better business performance. Join our vibrant and inclusive workplace that champions diversity and inclusion.

We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

We are a key advocate of well-being and offer a variety of resources for our people including hubs, programmes, and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family-friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

• Duration: 1 year and 6 months
• Requirements: Have or are predicted a minimum of 2Bs and 1C at A-Level including maths or equivalent. Have 5 GCSEs or equivalent at level 4 or above in Maths and English.
• Locations Available: Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days required weekly at our Kingston office.

Application process

Stage 1 – Online Application: Complete the online application form and tell us about your motivation for choosing Unilever and your selected apprenticeship programme.

Stage 2 – Online Assessments: Situational judgement test which gives you realistic hypothetical scenarios where you will be asked to identify the most appropriate response. You will also complete a numerical reasoning assessment, an online test that measures your ability to interpret and draw conclusions from numerical data and verbal reasoning assessment an online test that measures your ability to understand and evaluate written information.

Stage 3 – Video Interview: Candidates who perform well in the online assessments will be invited to complete a video interview.

Stage 4 – In person discovery centre: In person discovery centre immersing yourself in new business challenges and an interview.

• Applications open: Monday 9 November 2026
• Applications close: This is a rolling deadline, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment in case applications close early.
• Discovery Centres: TBC

Do you require any adjustments in the application or assessment process?

If you have any questions about your application or if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to complete any part of the application process, please contact the Future Careers Team. If you would like to discuss any mitigating circumstances before making an application, please also contact the team using the following contact details:

About Unilever

We are Unilever. A Better business. A better world. A better you. We are 128,000 people worldwide, with many recognisable brands in over 190 countries. We are a global company with the purpose of ‘Brightening everyday life for all’.

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