Finance Apprentice

Gleeson Homes; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing construction company in Sheffield seeks a Finance Apprentice to support the finance function at a divisional level. The role offers hands-on experience through projects and interaction with the senior finance team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and 5 GCSEs including English and Maths. Benefits include training, generous holidays, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Relevant training provided

Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days + bank holidays

Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Healthshield membership

Life Assurance Scheme

Share Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• 5 GCSEs at grade 9–4 (A*-C) or equivalent, including English and Maths minimum grade 4 / C.
• Ability to work to deadlines, especially at month end and year end.
• Keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic.
• Confident IT user, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Highly motivated with a strong desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• Daily cashbook posting.
• Daily process of cash transactions through banking facility.
• Monthly bank reconciliations.
• Credit card and VAT assistance.
• Other tasks as required.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Attention to detail

Confidence in IT (Microsoft Excel)

Motivation and desire to learn

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9–4 (A*-C) including English and Maths

Job description

# Finance Apprentice## Job Introduction**Job introduction:**Gleeson Homes have an exciting opportunity for a **Finance Apprentice** to join our Head Office team in Sheffield. Your role will be to support the finance function at a divisional level. As a Finance Apprentice you will also gain business experience through involvement in specific projects, job shadowing and interaction with the senior finance team. There will also be an opportunity to rotate around different departments within the finance function.**Main responsibilities:*** Daily cashbook posting* Daily process of cash transactions through our banking facility* Monthly bank reconciliations* Credit card and VAT assistance* Other tasks as required**Working hours:*** 36.5 hours per week* Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm* Friday 8.30am to 4pm* One day per week or block release at a local College to obtain a relevant Apprenticeship Standard**The ideal candidate:**Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required to succeed in this role as you will be working with a number of internal and external stakeholders, as well as senior finance team members.* 5 GCSEs at grade 9–4 (A\*-C) or equivalent, including English and Maths minimum grade 4 / C.* An ability to work to deadlines, especially at month end and year end* A keen eye for detail and a strong work ethic* A confident IT user (especially Microsoft Excel)* Most importantly – the right candidate will be highly motivated with a strong desire to learn**Benefits:*** Relevant training provided* Generous holiday entitlement of 26 days per annum + bank holidays* Holiday Buy Back Scheme* Company Pension Scheme (with company and voluntary contribution)* Healthshield membership (upon successful completion of probationary period)* Life Assurance Scheme* Share Purchase PlanThe following content displays a map of the job's location.| OpenStreetMap contributors### Finance Apprentice* **Salary** Excellent Salary and Benefits Package* **Frequency** Weekly* **Job Reference** gleeson/TP/8939/4336* **Contract Type** Fixed Term Contract* **Closing Date** No expiry date* **Job Category** Finance* **Regional Office** Sheffield* **Location** Sheffield , United Kingdom* **Posted on** 17 November, 2025