Want to be an apprentice in finance? Apply for this opportunity from the University of Oxford!
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as an Apprentice Finance and Accounting Technician in the Central Finance Division. The Central Finance Division is responsible for providing advice and information on financial matters affecting all departments, divisions, and subsidiary companies of the University of Oxford. Our mission is to provide sound financial advice and timely information to academics, researchers, administrators, and other stakeholders.
You will gain first-hand experience of a variety of roles in a busy Finance department and develop your skills alongside formal studies for Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT). The role will offer the opportunity to move between teams at set periods. Your day to day duties may include: Learning to provide guidance to staff in departments, regarding invoices, expenses, and payments processes. Develop skills in the receiving and checking of banking deposits from departments; the reimbursing of departmental Petty Cash floats and the daily balancing and reconciliation of cash as well as preparing cash and cheques for banking. With support, allocate income received into the University Bank Account and investigate unidentified payments received into the University Bank Account, where necessary liaising with sponsors, donors, and customers of the University.
Location: Finance Division, 23-38 Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford
Grade and salary: Apprentice Grade 1:£20,047per annum
Hours: Full time(36.5 hours)
Contract type: Fixed-term for 3 years
About the apprenticeship
As part of this role, you will undertake an Apprenticeship with Abingdon and Witney College where you will complete a Level 2 Intermediate Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship will be delivered through in-house training, as well as day-release or other distance learning methods as supported by Abingdon and Witney College. On successful completion the apprentice will progress to the Level 3 Advanced Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship. For this apprenticeship, you will work within University of Oxford’s Central Finance Division in Central Oxford. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend Abingdon and Witney College. During your apprenticeship, you will need to attend one of these college locations for 1 day each week.
In total, it will take 3 years to complete all elements of the apprenticeship, with support from the Department, University, and College throughout.
Becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. For more information, please visit: https://www.apprenticeships.ox.ac.uk
About you
You will be passionate about starting your career in Finance and excited about the opportunity of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford. You may be starting your career or you may be looking for a career change.
To complete the level 3 apprenticeship you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE Maths and English. If you did not achieve these grades, do not let that put you off from applying as you can study Functional Skills as part of the apprenticeship giving you the equivalent qualifications needed. These qualifications are completed over 7 days. To help check that you have the potential to achieve these, Abingdon and Witney College will ask you to complete a short initial assessment during the application process.
There are also government residency requirements for Apprenticeship funding which the Training Provider will be able to advise on.
What we offer
Our apprentices are never on their own, you will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region. We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.
Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their Apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.
You will receive 38 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, discounted travel, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and student discount. You will also be part of the University’s annual apprenticeship awards.
Contact us and apply
Apply nowIf you would like further information or support in your application, please contact:
- Rebecca Waterman – Recruiting Manager – rebecca.waterman@admin.ox.ac.uk
- Tessa Williams – Abingdon and Witney College – apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Tuesday 3 May 2022 only applications received before Tuesday 3 May at 12 noon will be considered.
Interviews will take place during week commencing 16 May 2022.
Interviews will be held in our offices in Hythe Bridge Street, Oxford. If you have concerns about travel or accessibility please do not hesitate to contact us.
