Job Description

Get work-ready, Earn a living wage, Reach your potential

LTSB is a social mobility charity and we've partnered with NatWest Group to connect young people from underserved backgrounds with brilliant apprenticeship opportunities.

We are offering places on our 12-day interactive course where you will receive employability training, interaction with NatWest Group staff and Q&A sessions, gain insight into the culture at NatWest Group and other employers, interview prep work and advice from previous LTSB students on their apprenticeships.

Everybody who completes our course is guaranteed an interview for an apprenticeship at NatWest!

Programme start date: 31st July 2025 Apprenticeship: Level 4 Accountancy Technician

Eligibility Criteria:

Educated at a state school (non fee-paying) Live in Manchester or commutable distance Received free school meals and/or require additional support to access careers

You must have 5 GCSEs (Grade 9-4 / A

-C) and A-Level (or equivalent) in a STEM related field.

You won't be able to join the programme if you have the same or equivalent qualification in a similar field. This may include a related apprenticeship, a university degree or a role in which you may have developed similar skills.

LTSB will continue to support successful candidates until roles commence in the autumn, and then for the first year of your career.

The Job

You'll learn:

How to apply your role within a business framework, understand the systems and processes used, as well as standard accounting and tax practices.
You'll also:

Undertake reconciliations, accounting, Management Information and control activities to support the ledger close, reconciliation, substantiation and reporting. Support change initiatives, process improvements and in system implementations. Prepare month-end accounting, such as journals preparation, reviews and account reconciliation. Investigate process or system issues. Support systems testing, such as user acceptance testing and system or process improvement initiatives.

The Skills You'll Need

We're looking for people with a passion for learning and high levels of determination, motivation, and drive to succeed. You'll have strong communication, stakeholder management and interpersonal skills with the ability to build, maintain and enhance relationships at all levels.

You'll also need:

The ability to maintain a strong customer focus. An innovative and creative mindset. Good problem-solving skills and a proactive and inquisitive mindset, with the ability to challenge and offer solutions. An analytical, numerate, and logical skillset with the ability to adapt well to change. Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage your time effectively.

The Business Area: Group Chief Operating Office - Finance

Our customers expect their money to be well managed. We help our colleagues to make clear decisions while developing the right long-term financial strategy.

We tie together all of the Group's financial activity so we can make, spend and invest money wisely. We manage our balance sheet, report on our financial performance, and make sure we're making the right decisions for our customers.

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: From 25,020.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Manchester M4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Manchester L4 NatWest
Expected start date: 31/07/2025