Apprentice Accountant - Operations in Oxford

Launch your finance career with a leading social housing provider. Are you looking to start a career in accountancy while gaining valuable hands‑on experience in a supportive and purpose‑driven organisation? We have an exciting opportunity for an aspiring finance professional to join our Finance team as an Apprentice Accountant - Operations. This is more than just an apprenticeship. It's your chance to develop practical accounting skills, work alongside experienced finance professionals, and contribute to an organisation that is committed to making a positive difference to people's lives.

About the role

Joining our Finance, Governance and Assurance Directorate, you'll become part of our Business Partnering team, supporting the financial management of our largest operational directorate, including Customer Experience and Homes. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of accounting activities while building the knowledge and experience needed to progress towards a professional accountancy qualification. Working closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner - Operations, you'll help provide accurate financial information, support reporting processes, and contribute to the continuous improvement of finance systems and procedures.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the production of accurate financial information and transactional processing within finance systems.
• Assisting with the preparation of management accounts, forecasts, budgets and statutory accounts.
• Producing financial analysis and reporting to support business decision making.
• Creating journals, balance sheet reconciliations and system reconciliations.
• Analysing expenditure trends, supplier spend and financial performance.
• Supporting internal and external audit activities.
• Working on projects that improve financial processes and systems.
• Collaborating with colleagues across Finance and the wider business.

What we're looking for

You're someone who is eager to learn, enjoys working with numbers and is looking to build a long-term career in finance. You’ll ideally have:

• A desire to work towards a professional accountancy qualification.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload effectively.
• Good attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• The ability to work as part of a team whilst taking ownership of your own development.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a changing environment.
• 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining practical experience alongside study towards a recognised Level 3 and Level 4 Accountancy qualification. You'll work with experienced finance professionals who will support your development and help you build a successful career in finance. As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while developing skills that will benefit you throughout your career.

Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (if applicable), satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. This role may require specific qualifications, skills, knowledge, and behaviours to meet the Competence and Conduct Standard for Social Housing. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification.