ABOUT THE ROLE

Northumbria University is looking for a detail-driven and proactive individual to join our Finance and Strategic Planning team as an AAT Apprentice. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic finance environment while earning a nationally recognised qualification.

As an integral part of our finance operations, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality financial services across the University. Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting accurate accounting transactions and monitoring the University's income, expenditure, and balance sheet
Producing and distributing regular financial system reports to support decision-making
Contributing to annual budget preparation, monitoring, and statutory accounts reporting
Delivering exceptional customer service to colleagues and external stakeholders

Further information is available in the job description.

The training provider working with us to deliver the apprenticeship is Kaplan.

You can find further details about the training for AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting at Skills England.

Under the apprentice scheme, a minimum of six hours per week will be invested in training towards the achievement of your qualification. In addition to the support offered through the training provider, a workplace mentor will provide practical advice and guidance throughout the duration of your apprenticeship.

ABOUT THE TEAM

This position sits within the Shared Services Team, in Finance and Strategic Planning.

The Finance and Strategic Planning team plays a vital role in supporting the University to plan, manage, and optimise its financial resources - ensuring they are used sustainably, responsibly, and in alignment with strategic objectives.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in the role you will have:

Completed your A Level studies (or will be awaiting your results), and will have a minimum grade 5 GCSE in both Maths and English Language
Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
A proactive approach and willingness to take initiative
Excellent communication skills and a professional, customer-focused attitude
Enthusiasm for developing your finance career through structured learning

Further information is available in the person specification.

For further information about this opportunity please contact [email protected].

To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now'. Your application must include a covering letter, and a CV.

ABOUT US

Join Northumbria University, a research-intensive institution unlocking potential and changing lives locally and globally. Named Times Higher Education's University of the Year in 2022 and Modern University of the Year in 2025, we rank top 25 in the UK for research power. Discover more about us.

With over 37,000 students from 140+ countries, we offer world-leading research, award-winning partnerships, and an outstanding student experience. We empower our exceptional staff, promoting a positive work-life balance and offering great benefits, including excellent pension schemes, flexible working, generous holiday entitlement and more.

Our Northumbria Values, co-created by our team, define who we are: Academic Excellence, Innovation, Inclusivity, Collaboration, and Ambition. Our Behaviours shape our work culture: We listen and learn, support one another, respect everyone, trust each other, and are bold.

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne and London, we are an on-campus organisation and offer flexible hours and location where the role allows. We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusivity, holding numerous awards for gender and race equality, disability confidence, and research excellence. We also hold the HR Excellence in Research award for implementing the concordat supporting the career Development of Researchers and are members of the Euraxess initiative to deliver information and support to professional researchers. The University has implemented a range of flexible working arrangements, and we are happy to explore candidate requirements as part of the recruitment process. 

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