Accounts Apprentice in Cambridge

Responsibilities: You will contribute to the smooth running of Costello Medical’s global in-house Finance function whilst studying towards completion of the Level 3 AAT qualification.

Salary: £22,500 per annum

Benefits: Discretionary profit share bonuses paid twice per year, hybrid and flexible working options, generous holiday allowance, private medical insurance, critical illness cover, income protection, full funding for external training and more.

Role Type: Full-time, temporary apprenticeship

Start Date: This role will ideally commence on Monday 7th September 2026. However, we can consider a start date of Monday 10th August 2026 for early applicants.

Application Deadlines: The deadline for submitting your application is Thursday 30th July 2026, but we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. For early applicants, interviews will be taking place from 13th July.

Location: This role is available in our Global Headquarters in Cambridge.

About the Role: Costello Medical, with offices in the UK, US, Canada, Singapore, and China, has ambitious plans for continued and sustained growth. As a result, we are seeking an ambitious Accounts Apprentice to join our Finance team in the Cambridge office. You will work closely with various colleagues in the team, contributing to the smooth operation of our global in-house Finance function.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting with sales ledger tasks, including preparing and sending invoices, as well as liaising with clients regarding their payments.
• Supporting with purchase ledger tasks, such as processing supplier invoices and responding to payment enquiries.
• Assisting with the processing of internal and recharged expenses.
• Entering transactions into our financial software.
• Administering petty cash across multiple currencies held by the company.
• Providing ad-hoc financial administrative support to the wider company as needed.

The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 AAT qualification, which usually takes 15 months to complete. The apprenticeship training will be provided by First Intuition and will include classroom-based skills and development days, regular support and guidance from a dedicated skills coach, as well as access to an online learning environment.

Alongside your structured apprenticeship training, you will receive on-the-job training and support from several members of our Finance team, including those who have recently completed or are pursuing their own higher-level financial qualifications. Following completion of the apprenticeship, you could be given the opportunity to apply for a permanent position at Costello Medical with the option of further study.

Essential requirements for the role are:

• Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Maths and English. A-levels would also be an advantage.
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise your work and study time effectively, adapting to changing deadlines as needed.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with the confidence to communicate information clearly and concisely.
• Self-motivation, self-awareness, and a willingness to grow your skills and knowledge in a fast-paced office environment.
• A genuine interest in learning about in-house finance and a desire to pursue a career in the financial sector.
• A friendly and approachable demeanour, with a dedication to providing excellent customer service both internally and externally.

Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite is desirable but not essential for this apprenticeship, as full training will be provided.

What We Offer: Alongside our award-winning company culture, where every team member is celebrated, respected, and has their voice heard, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• A salary of £22,500 per annum, as well as a discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank and public holidays, as well as a holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Flexible working hours and the chance to work from home for up to half of your working time after passing probation.
• Flexible benefits scheme offering cash payments, additional pension contributions and more.
• Private Medical Insurance which offers comprehensive cover on a “medical history disregard” basis.
• Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications.
• Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection and Life Assurance.
• Paid and unpaid sabbaticals based on length of service.

Hybrid Working Policy: We believe that having face-to-face time in the office holds many benefits and is central to ensuring that the community we have created, where people have a workplace they belong to and feel part of, is never lost. At the same time, we recognise that homeworking can improve work life balance, reduce commuting times and costs, and provide the opportunity to juggle personal commitments. Therefore, we offer flexible working arrangements that allow our colleagues who have passed probation to work from home up to half their time, measured across a 2-week rolling period. During your probationary period (normally the first 6 months of the role), you will be able to work from home 1 day per week.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note that this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship, and you will therefore need the right to work in the UK independently from the company.