Apprentice Finance Assistant

Apprentice Grade 1: £22,150

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as a Finance Assistant Apprentice in the OCDEM department.

You will learn to carry out the key aspects of the financial process in the department, for example accounts payable and accounts receivable and general ledgers. This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven individual keen to gain practical financial administrative experience within a fast-paced and successful team. You will be allocated a primary set of duties (see job description) and as your skills develop, there will be an opportunity to widen your skills, or focus on specific areas. You will work alongside the Finance Officer, with support from the Deputy Administrator and Departmental Administrator.

As part of this role, you will undertake an Apprenticeship with Abingdon and Witney College, where you will complete a Finance Apprenticeship undertaking AAT level 2.

For this apprenticeship, you will work at the OCDEM department in Churchill Hospital. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend OCDEM offices at least two days a week, some remote working will be possible. During your apprenticeship, you will need to attend Abingdon and Witney College once a week.

In total, it will take 18 months 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

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 2 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.

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.

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.

If you would like further information or support in your application, please contact:

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon 16th June 2023. Only applications received before midday on 16th June 2023 will be considered.

Interviews will be taking place from 7th July 2023 – 14th July 2023.

Interviews will be taking place in our offices in OCDEM, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, OX3 7LE. If you have concerns about travel or accessibility, please do not hesitate to contact us.

To apply for this apprenticeship please review the attached job description and click the link below to apply.