Finance Apprentice
Unum · Dorking
Why This Role Matters
Financehelps the business understand performance, make informed decisions and plan forthe future. As a Finance Apprentice, you'll gain exposure to reporting,analysis, planning and forecasting activities while working alongside experienced finance professionals and studying towards a recognised professional qualification.
What You'll Be Doing
As part of our Finance team, you will:
- Support financial reporting and planning activities.
- Assist with financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
- Develop skills in finance systems, reporting tools and Excel.
- Work with colleagues across Finance and the wider business.
- Take ownership of tasks and deliver accurate work to deadlines.
- Help improve processes and identify efficiencies.
- Build commercial understanding of how financial performance supports business goals.
- Study towards a Level 7 Finance Apprenticeship and ACCA or CIMA qualification.
Skills You'll Develop
- Financial Reporting
- Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
- Finance Systems & Excel
- Data Analysis & Insight
- Stakeholder Management
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Problem Solving
- Continuous Improvement
- Commercial Awareness
Why This Role Rocks
- Gain hands-on experience in a professional Finance function.
- Earn while you study towards an ACCA or CIMA qualification.
- Work on real business challenges and financial decisions.
- Build technical, analytical and commercial skills.
- Learn from experienced Finance professionals.
- Create strong foundations for a long-term career in Finance.
Perks & benefits
Skills required
What We'reLooking For
We're looking for people who are eager to learn,enjoy working with numbers and want to build a successful career in Finance.
- Analytical – You enjoy working with data, solving problems and spotting trends.
- Curious – You ask questions, seek to understand how businesses operate and are keen to learn.
- Organised – You can manage priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
- Collaborative – You work well with others and build positive working relationships.
- Accountable – You take ownership of your work and strive for accuracy and quality.
- Resilient – You remain focused when managing competing priorities and deadlines.
- Commercially Aware – You're interested in how financial information supports business performance and decision-making.
- Trustworthy – You handle sensitive information with integrity and always do the right thing.
- Proactive – You look for opportunities to improve, contribute ideas and continue developing your skills.
- Committed to Learning – You're motivated to complete your professional qualification and continuously develop your knowledge.
Qualifications required
We’re looking for motivated individuals who are ready to take thenext step in their journey.
To join this apprenticeship, you’ll need:
· 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at Grade 5/B orabove.
· Currently studying and due to complete a Level 3qualification, such as:
o A Levels(particularly Maths, Business Studies, Economics, Accounting or Further Maths)
o T Level inAccounting
o T Level inFinance
o BTEC ExtendedDiploma in Business, Finance or Accounting
· Be available for fulltime work from October 2026 when our apprentice rolesstart. Have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for at least 3years by the start of the apprenticeship in October 2026.
· Be eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration ofthe apprenticeship.
o AAT Level 3Diploma in Accounting
o Level 3Apprenticeship in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
· A genuine interest in Finance, Accounting andBusiness.
· Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solvingskills.
· An interest in working towards a professionalqualification such as ACCA or CIMA.
Training you'll get
As an Accounting Apprentice with BPP, you will complete the Accountancy Taxation Professional Apprenticeship at Level 7. Within the apprenticeship you will undertake the ACCA professional qualification.
The apprenticeship will be completed at a BPP centre or via the Online Classroom platform, in addition to at the workplace.
Future prospects
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
