Finance Apprentice in Cardiff

About Drive

Drive is a not-for-profit social care organisation that supports people to live the life that matters to them. We believe in compassion, inclusion and empowerment — for the people we support and for our colleagues. Our teams work in a friendly, positive environment where learning is encouraged and everyone’s contribution genuinely matters.

The Opportunity

Are you interested in numbers, problem-solving and how organisations manage their finances? Drive is offering a fantastic opportunity to begin your career in finance and accounting. As our Finance Apprentice, you’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting our Finance Team while working towards a fully funded AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification.

You’ll gain practical experience in bookkeeping, accounting records, financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations and business finance, developing the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in the finance profession. You’ll be part of a supportive team, learning from experienced colleagues and gaining valuable workplace experience alongside your studies. The role has been designed to support progression through AAT qualifications and provide a strong foundation for future finance careers.

Perfect for someone who:

• Enjoys working with numbers and data
• Has strong attention to detail
• Likes solving problems and being organised
• Wants a career in finance, accounting or business
• Enjoys learning new systems and processes

What You’ll Learn

As part of the apprenticeship, you’ll gain experience in:

• Bookkeeping and accounting records
• Purchase and sales ledger processes
• Bank reconciliations and financial controls
• Microsoft Excel and financial systems
• Budget monitoring and management reporting
• Professional ethics and financial governance

You’ll work closely with the Finance Team while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a recognised AAT qualification.

What We Offer

• Fully funded AAT qualification
• Dedicated support from experienced finance professionals
• Real workplace experience from day one
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and confidence
• Potential progression opportunities upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Application Process & Key Dates

We’re keen to move quickly with this apprenticeship opportunity to ensure the successful candidate is able to begin their AAT programme with our training provider. Interviews: Tuesday 11 August and Wednesday 12 August 2026. The apprenticeship programme begins on 8 September 2026, so the successful candidate will need to complete all pre-employment checks and onboarding activities before this date.