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Apprentice Finance Assistant

United Kingdom, Bishop Auckland 19000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Do you want to work for a fantastic organisation that cares about you, your learning, your career, and your future? We’re on the lookout for an Apprentice Finance Assistant to join our team in September 2026 for 18 months. This is a great opportunity to start your career, gaining hands on experience while working towards a recognised Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship standard and study towards an AAT Level 3 accounting qualification.

Job Responsibility

  • Accounts payable
  • rent and income
  • management accounts
  • budgeting
  • hands on experience with core finance processes such as invoice processing
  • bank reconciliations
  • and maintaining financial records
  • rent and service charge accounting
  • including helping to monitor income and arrears
  • learning how a housing association is funded and how finances support social and affordable housing services
  • working closely with colleagues across finance and other departments
  • developing communication and teamwork skills
  • finance systems and spreadsheets to input data
  • run reports
  • and check accuracy
  • structured training and study support alongside day-to-day work to build professional finance knowledge and qualifications
  • developing an understanding of governance
  • compliance
  • and regulatory requirements relevant to the social housing sector

Requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above
  • applicants must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject

Nice to have

  • Curious
  • enthusiastic
  • eager to learn
  • organised with good attention to detail
  • confident communicator
  • both written and verbal
  • friendly and focused on providing great customer service
  • comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
  • willing to ask questions and take on feedback
  • interested in a career in Finance

What we offer

  • a competitive salary of £19,000 per annum
  • 31 days annual leave
  • up to four days paid volunteering leave each year
  • excellent pension scheme

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