At a Glance
- Tasks: Support finance team with analysis, reporting, and day-to-day business activities.
- Company: Join Bauer Media Group, a leading media business in Europe.
- Benefits: 28 days holiday, flexible working, and access to internal training.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career with hands-on experience and a Level 3 AAT qualification.
- Qualifications: No previous finance experience needed; just bring your curiosity and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 18000 - 25000 £ per year.
Are you curious about how businesses make decisions, manage costs and plan for the future? Do you enjoy working with numbers, asking questions and getting to the “why” behind the data? If so, our Finance Apprenticeship could be a brilliant opportunity to start your career in finance. We are looking for multiple Finance Apprentices to join us in our Peterborough office. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days in the office per week. This apprenticeship is designed for people at the start of their finance career. Our finance apprenticeship roles are for those who do not hold a degree or a previous financial qualification.
As part of the apprenticeship, you will also study towards gaining a Level 3 AAT qualification, giving you both practical experience and a recognised qualification to support your future career.
What you’ll be doing
- Support the finance team with analysis, reporting and day‑to‑day business partnering activity.
- Learn how financial information is used to help teams understand performance, manage costs and make informed decisions.
- Gain hands‑on experience across Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
- Support month‑end reporting activities, including preparing journals, reconciliations and management information.
- Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts, payroll accounting, fixed asset accounting and supporting the year‑end audit.
- Process supplier invoices, payments and customer receipts while maintaining accurate financial records.
- Work alongside experienced finance professionals to develop technical accounting knowledge, commercial awareness and practical finance skills.
What we’re looking for
- You don’t need previous finance experience, a degree or a financial qualification to apply. What matters most is your attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn.
- Proactive, curious and willing to ask questions to understand the work and solve problems.
- Confident communicating with others, including picking up the phone and engaging with the business.
- Able to build strong working relationships across different teams.
- Comfortable working with numbers and keen to develop strong numerical and analytical skills.
- Detail‑focused, organised and able to manage deadlines.
- Flexible and adaptable when priorities or business needs change.
What you’ll gain
This apprenticeship will give you hands‑on experience in a finance team, helping you build practical finance, reporting and business partnering skills. You’ll also study towards a Level 3 AAT qualification, supporting you to develop the knowledge, confidence and credentials to begin building your career in finance.
Equal Opportunities
We are an international employer and equal opportunities are important to us. That's why we welcome everyone in their uniqueness, regardless of e.g. religion, gender, skin colour, disability in our house. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or a long‑term health condition, and need us to make any reasonable adjustments or do anything differently during any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing careershub@bauermedia.co.uk.
Contact Details:
Bauer Media Group Heinrich Bauer Verlag KG Recruitment Team
