Looking for an apprenticeship to build your skills? Explore this apprenticeship opportunity from the University of Oxford and apply!
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as an Apprentice Finance Assistant in the Estates department.
The Estates departments is one of the largest departments within the University of Oxford. We are responsible for the management and strategic direction of Oxford University’s functional and commercial estate within Oxfordshire. This comprises 260 buildings used for teaching, research, administration, sport, libraries, museums, and ceremonial events, and another 180 properties that we manage commercially, including office space, warehouses and agricultural land and property.
You will be working in the finance team with colleagues who have a wide breadth of knowledge and experience allowing you the opportunity to experience a number of finance roles dealing with accounts payable, accounts receivable and managements accounts, where you will gain a broad understanding of accountancy.
This role offers you the opportunity to work in a world class University with excellent employee benefits and offers an excellent introduction for your career in accountancy and many opportunities to be explored in the future.
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 Accounts and Finance Assistant Apprenticeship and then progress onto a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship. Alongside this you will gain an Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Level 2 Certificate and a Level 3 Diploma accounting qualification.
For this apprenticeship, you will work at the Estates department in Central, Oxford. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend Abingdon and Witney College. During your apprenticeship, one day a week (term time only).
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
If you would like further information or support in your application, please contact:
- Savannah Zvipindu – savannah.zvipindu@admin.ox.ac.uk
- Tessa Williams – Abingdon and Witney College – apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 17 June 2022 only applications received before closing date and time will be considered.
Interviews will be taking place in the week commencing 27 June 2022.
Apply now!
