Finance Apprentice

Programme Overview

The C4 Apprenticeship Programme offers a full‑time opportunity to gain work experience and a formal qualification. Apprentices spend four days a week working in a C4 department and one day completing apprenticeship training. You’ll work 60% from your office base and 40% from home.

Job Details

• Job title: Finance Apprentice
• Reports to: Finance Manager
• Department: Finance
• Location: London
• Number of roles: 1
• Start date: September 2026

Eligibility

• You must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts. There is no upper age limit.
• You’ll need to have a Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE.
• You can’t have already completed the qualification being offered or a similar one at the same or higher level.
• Apprenticeships are aimed at school leavers and people without a degree. If you have a degree, please visit the Channel 4 Jobs website.
• The programme aims to offer opportunities to those underrepresented in the TV industry, especially Deaf and/or disabled people, ethnically diverse people, and people from lower socio‑economic groups.

Channel 4 Behaviours

• Include: Collaborate, listen to understand, trust each other.
• Innovate: Challenge positive, embrace change, experiment, and take smart risks.
• Grow: Question everything, share knowledge, seek feedback, and be clear on objectives.
• Get it Done: Be a solution‑finder, prioritise, decide, and act commercially.

Department Description

The Finance department provides financial support and advice to ensure Channel 4’s advertising revenue drives our public service, creative and commercial ambitions. Finance works with all organisational areas, offering guidance on financial reporting, investments and general finance matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Business support
• Prepare invoice logs
• Check and code invoices
• Assist in tracking deals for programme spend
• Assist with cash management processes

Management Reporting

• Support the Management Accountant with month‑end overhead adjustments
• Support the Management Accountant with month‑end transmission cost processing
• Understand spend and explain variances to budget
• Take on ad‑hoc project work with the FP&A and Business Assurance Team

Essential Experience & Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience dealing with customers or working in a team, writing emails, completing applications, etc.
• Attention to detail – e.g., cashing up on tills or proofreading coursework.
• Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks – e.g., planning events, managing work‑life balance while studying.
• An understanding of and a passion for Channel 4’s remit
• Confirm you have Maths & English GCSE Grade C (4) or above
• Good working understanding of Excel
• Strong numeracy skills

Qualification Offered

AAT Level 2

Length of Apprenticeship

15 months

Application Formats / Accessibility

We are committed to making the application process accessible. If you would like to discuss alternative formats, or have any questions about the recruitment process in general, please contact apprenticeships@channel4.co.uk.

Relocation

If you need to relocate to take up this opportunity, we can offer support towards the financial costs of moving, including a contribution towards your deposit and first months’ rent, plus visits to your new city to help find accommodation.

Salary

Basic salary per annum starting from £26,742.00

Application Questions

• Please use examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria. (500 words max)
• What does representation and inclusion mean to you personally, and why are they important? (300 words max)
• Provide a list of your current qualifications, including those you expect to obtain before the September 2026 start. We require this to ensure eligibility.
• Describe a time when you had to display strong time‑management skills. (300 words max)
• Why have you chosen to start your career in Finance/Accountancy? (300 words max)
• Sum yourself up in a tweet (280 characters).

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Free Virtual GP access for employees
• Free female health hormone test each year
• Free Tastecard membership
• Financial guidance 1‑2‑1’s available each quarter
• Discounted gym memberships
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Holiday purchase

Hybrid Working

From September 2023, C4 operates a 60/40 working pattern: three office days a week (for collaboration and culture), with the rest of the week at home. All our offices are open five days a week.

Applications Close Date

02 Jan 2026

Equal Opportunities / EEO Statement

Channel 4’s purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on disability, age, gender, criminal history, civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy, maternity status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Disability Confident Scheme

Channel 4 is a member of the Business Disability Forum (BDF) and upholds the Department of Work and Pension\’s Disability Confident scheme – Level 3: Leader. We aim to offer an interview to all candidates who meet the essential criteria for an advertised job. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, please select yes when completing the application questions.

Care Leaver Friendly Employer

Channel 4 is a Care Leaver Friendly Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who identify as care‑experienced and meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description. Applicants should indicate if they wish to apply under our Care Leaver Scheme on the application form.

Workplace Adjustments

We are committed to providing disabled applicants a level playing field and supporting them while employed. If you have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long‑term condition and require adjustments or alternative arrangements, please let us know via recruitment@channel4.co.uk.