Last day to apply: 22nd June 2026
Interview Date: 30th June 2026
Start Date: 20th July 2026
Registration Day with College: Unknown
Location: Liverpool City Centre
Essential Requirement: Must have completed AAT Level 2 or be awaiting results.
Finance Apprentice
Responsible to: Vicki Irving / Financial Controller
Hourly rate: £9.49 per hour (for a period of 12 months. After this, the hourly rate will increase to National Minimum Wage).
Weekly Working Hours/Study: 32.5 hours total - 24 hours at Options and 6 hours at college, all year round.
Contract Length: July 2026 – December 2027
Purpose
To assist the Financial Controller whilst developing the skills needed to achieve the Level 3 AAT qualification. The apprentice will be based in the Finance Department and will gain experience across a wide variety of tasks, including Treasury and Management Accounts.
Summary of Responsibilities and Duties
The Finance Apprentice will support the day-to-day activities of the Finance Department whilst working towards their Level 3 AAT qualification.
Key duties will include:
- Completing regular bank reconciliations for a variety of accounts.
- Processing credit card transactions and reconciliations.
- Managing petty cash transactions, including month-end reconciliations.
- Maintaining records to support management of grants.
- Processing of fundraising transactions and ensuring supporting evidence is documented.
- Carrying out data analysis and assisting with financial reports for management.
- Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts through reviewing and analysing financial information.
- Creating monthly financial reports for budget holders.
- Using finance systems including SAGE 50 Accounts and Payroll, PASS and Factorial.
- Working with the training provider to complete the Level 3 AAT qualification within agreed timescales.
- Attending college and training sessions as required.
- Being committed to Options' mission, vision and values.
Why you should join us?
- Blue Light Discount
- Stagecoach Travel Club
- Cycle to work scheme
- Learn to drive scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Company pension
- Referral programme (successful referrals - get £250)
- Regular Company Events
- Specsavers Eye Care Scheme (free eye tests)
- Funded Training & Development
Ready to Join Us?
If this sounds like the role for you, hit the apply button to join our incredible team! We can't wait to welcome you.
Please note: All successful applicants are subject to DBS and pre-employment checks.
Pay: From £9.49 per hour
Work Location: In person