Job Description

AAT Apprenticeship

Location:

Brighton hybrid: min 2 days a week in the Brighton office (Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Contract

: Apprenticeship

Hours:

Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Apprenticeship salary

: 24,000

Closing date:

25 July 2025



AAT fully funded Apprenticeship Opportunity - Level 2 or 3, based on skills and experience



Are you ready to kick-start your career in finance and accounting? We're offering an exciting AAT Apprenticeship opportunity for motivated individuals looking to gain hands-on experience while earning a nationally recognised qualification.

What's on offer:

Level 2 AAT Apprenticeship - perfect for those starting out in finance Already completed Level 2? Step up to our Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship All training costs fully covered - no student debt! Learn while you earn - gain practical skills in a real working environment Supportive team and dedicated training provider to guide your journey

About the Role

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Finance Apprentice to join our Finance team on an apprenticeship. The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of the accounts payable process, working collaboratively with the other Administrators in Finance as well as the Project Administrators and Project Officers in our consulting practices.

Finance Apprentice -

Key Responsibilities:

As a Finance Apprentice, you'll be supported to learn and grow within a dynamic finance team. Your responsibilities will evolve as your skills develop, and may include:


Assisting with the processing of supplier invoices, time entries, expenses, and supporting documents, ensuring accuracy and alignment with company policies. Helping to manage the accounts mailbox, providing friendly and professional support to internal and external stakeholders. Supporting the invoice approval process and learning how to ensure timely payments to vendors. Contributing to month-end closing activities and financial reporting under guidance. Assisting with audit and reporting requests as needed. Collaborating with colleagues across the business to promote financial best practices.

About You:

We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic about starting a career in finance and keen to learn. You don't need prior experience--just a positive attitude and a willingness to grow. Ideally, you'll bring:


A genuine interest in finance, accounting, or business operations. Strong attention to detail and a desire to work accurately. Good numerical and analytical thinking skills. A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn from others. Clear communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to stay organised, prioritise tasks, and ask for help when needed. A collaborative spirit and willingness to support the wider team. Basic familiarity with Microsoft Excel (training will be provided). Interest in learning financial systems like Microsoft Dynamics 365 (experience not required).

The Team

Our Finance Team of 10 aims to be a true business partner, providing business support and technical expertise to aid decision-making, support future growth, and safeguard the company's financial assets. This is achieved through two primary functions: Central Finance, which supports the Board with financial reporting, projections, and technical advice, focusing on financial accounting, compliance, and best practice; and Finance Business Partnering, which supports Practices by analysing and predicting Revenue and Gross Profit performance to aid commercial decisions and fulfil financial reporting obligations to customers.

About Itad

We are a global consultancy united by a strong set of values and a common purpose: to help build a more equitable and sustainable world for all.



We do this by providing expert monitoring, evaluation, learning and strategy services that help organisations create positive lasting social, economic and environmental change.



For 40-years, we have collaborated with governments, foundations, businesses and global alliances to generate the evidence needed to understand the impact of their work and improve their performance.



In all our work we are committed to equity, inclusiveness and technical excellence to meet the highest professional and ethical standards.

Our benefits

We offer:

A matched company pension up to 5% with a wide range of fund options. 26 days holiday per year, plus 3 flexible days and the option to purchase another 5 days, flexible bank holidays (you can take these whenever you wish) and the opportunity to buy holiday Hybrid and flexible working Cycle to work scheme Itad Rewards: Offers up to 20% discount at over 100 UK retailers. There are savings on gym memberships, holidays, restaurants, cinemas, and gym memberships and an average of 5% discount on supermarkets - giving you the option to take advantage of the benefits which are most impactful for you. Discretionary bonus scheme




Our office is easily accessible, close to public transport and dog-friendly.



If you're enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.



We are committed to equality and inclusion to empower people both within our organisation and through our work. We know that employees with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences make us a more effective and innovative company and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from interested candidates regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief.