Managements Accounts Apprentice

Heart of Worcestershire (HoW) College; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Management Accounts Apprentice to assist in monthly accounts production and manage daily financial transactions. This role requires a minimum level 2 qualification in Maths and English, along with a reference from your most recent employer. Additional training and professional development opportunities are provided, along with attractive benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts and benefits package

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free on‑site parking (certain campuses)

Community volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Current or most recent employer reference.
• Qualification validation check for essential qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly management accounts production.
• Process banking and online transactions daily.
• Contribute to budgeting and ad‑hoc reconciliations.
• Distribute and manage outgoing and incoming mail.
• Support distribution of reports and other information.
• Maintain manual and computer‑based filing systems.
• Carry out month‑end and year‑end financial procedures as instructed.
• Assist with duties assigned by the Head of Finance, Vice Principal or Senior Payments Assistant.

Education

Minimum level 2 qualification in Maths and English

Job description

Job Title

Managements Accounts Apprentice

Closing Date & Contact

Closing date: 5th January 2026 (23:59)

HR Department: 01527 405467 | [e-mail]

Pay & Hours

Apprentice salary: £14,566 for the first year.

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum.

Location

Primary base at Redditch campus; may be required to travel to other campuses.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monthly management accounts production.
• Process banking and online transactions daily.
• Contribute to budgeting and ad‑hoc reconciliations.
• Distribute and manage outgoing and incoming mail.
• Support distribution of reports and other information.
• Maintain manual and computer‑based filing systems.
• Carry out month‑end and year‑end financial procedures as instructed.
• Assist with duties assigned by the Head of Finance, Vice Principal or Senior Payments Assistant.

Qualifications & Experience

• Current or most recent employer reference.
• Qualification validation check: essential qualifications for the post will be followed up.
• Minimum level 2 qualification in Maths and English (obtainable during employment if missing).

Training & Development

• Expected to complete mandatory corporate induction and a range of safeguarding, GDPR, health & safety, and equality & diversity sessions within the probationary period.
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications through the College’s Awards process.
• Regular Continuing Professional Development and agile‑flexible working (dependent on role).

Conditions of Service

• Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check (cost deducted from first salary).
• 2 references (one from most recent employer).
• Minimum of 6 months probationary period.
• Participation in the College’s Performance Management Scheme.

Salary & Pay Progression

• £14,566 for the first year.
• Salary increases annually within the £14,566‑£19,292 band after probation.

Annual Leave

• 25 days + 8 public holidays + 5 concessionary days.
• After 2 years continuous service: 30 days.

Pension

Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee discounts and benefits package.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free on‑site parking (certain campuses).
• Community volunteering opportunities.

Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding

• Equal opportunity employer; promotes welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and diversity policies.

Smoking Policy

• Smoke‑free environment; no cigarettes, e‑cigarettes, vaporizers, pipe smoking, cigars, or other tobacco products allowed on premises.

Application

Submit completed application form (curriculum vitae will not be accepted) by 5th January 2026 via www.howcollege.ac.uk. Demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements; include full employment history since leaving full‑time education.