Finance Apprentice
You will work alongside experienced finance professionals and gain hands-on experience in a variety of tasks - from processing purchase invoices, reconciling accounts, liaising with suppliers and assisting with VAT returns. This opportunity also offers the chance to gain a formal AAT qualification. We can be flexible about the Sept start date.
Role
Direct responsibilities of the role include:
- Support the day-to-day operations of the International Finance team
- Accurately process purchase invoices and credit notes
Assist with month-end activities, including balance sheet reconciliations and cash allocations - Liaise with credit control and finance colleagues to follow up on overdue debtors
- Contribute to implementing and improving financial controls and processes across the function
- Respond to ad hoc finance queries from international business units
- Monitor and manage the international accounts inbox, directing queries as appropriate
- Set up new overseas suppliers and accurately maintain supplier records
- Support the preparation and submission of VAT returns, including liaising with international tax authorities
- Contribute to various ad hoc tasks and projects across the team
Training
Your apprenticeship course will involve regular training with a training organisation, alongside plenty of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring. We would expect at least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
It is likely that there will be an opportunity to take up a full-time permanent position once the apprenticeship successfully completed.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Training Provider
- BLUE SKY ASSESSING & CONSULTANCY LTD
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday on a hybrid working contract with two office-based days in Wokingham per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Wednesday, 30th July 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 1st September 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
About the Employer
CitNOW Group
CitNOW Group is a global software company that helps car dealerships and manufacturers connect more effectively with their customers. Our technology makes the car buying and owning journey more transparent, personal, and engaging for customers —so they feel confident and informed at every step. We’re made up of 12 global software businesses, and our applications and solutions are trusted by customers in over 82 countries, including Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Ford! Whether it’s video, messaging or data platforms, we’re transforming how the automotive world interacts with its customers across the globe. We have a strong ‘one-team’ culture that values collaboration, wellbeing and personal development. We’re proud to offer an inclusive working environment where everyone, no matter their background or experience, is supported and appreciated. Behind every successful software company is a reliable Finance team that ensures the business runs smoothly and responsibly. From managing invoices and processing payments to maintaining accurate records and complying with financial regulations, they play a vital role in keeping operations in check and supporting many departments behind the scenes. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in the software industry as a Finance Apprentice, working alongside experienced finance professionals and gaining practical experience in financial processes, systems, and controls in an international working environment.
- Company
- CitNOW Group
- Location
- 9 Millars Brook, Molly Millars Lane, Wokingham, Berkshire, England
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Intermediate Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,722.50 a year
- Posted
- Company
- CitNOW Group
- Location
- 9 Millars Brook, Molly Millars Lane, Wokingham, Berkshire, England
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Intermediate Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £14,722.50 a year
- Posted