Finance Apprentice

Finance Apprentice
Location: Eastbourne
Employment type: Full Time Apprenticeship
Working Hours: Monday to Friday

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental Health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club – supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
• Life assurance cover
• Long service recognition
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in Finance while gaining a recognised professional qualification?

As a Finance Apprentice within our Water and Infrastructure Finance team, you will provide valuable support to the Finance function while working towards a Level 3 AAT qualification (or equivalent). This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting and finance activities while developing your knowledge, skills and career within a supportive environment.

Working closely with experienced finance professionals, you will play an important role in the day-to-day operation of the Finance team while building a strong foundation for a successful future in accounting and finance.

• Assist with the production of sales invoices.
• Process purchase invoices and liaise with colleagues across the business to resolve discrepancies.
• Support cash collection activities.
• Allocate customer receipts and supplier payments accurately.
• Prepare helpful analyses of costs and revenues.
• Produce cost centre reports.
• Prepare and post accounting journals.
• Assist with monthly finance activities, including statements, reconciliations, credit card analysis and timesheet processing.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support the wider finance team with administrative tasks.
• Work towards achieving a Level 3 AAT qualification (or equivalent) alongside your role.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a keen interest in building a career in Finance.

You will have:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A*–C) or equivalent.
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in Finance and Accounting.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and teamwork abilities.
• The ability to work accurately and meet strict deadlines.
• Good planning, prioritisation and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• A willingness to learn and adapt quickly to new challenges.
• A positive attitude and a passion for delivering great customer service.

This role would suit someone who is eager to learn, enjoys working with numbers and is looking for a long-term career path within a growing and supportive business.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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If you’re interested in this opportunity, please apply or reach out to the Careers Team for more info!