Finance Assistant Apprentice - Great British Energy - Nuclear

Start Your Career in Finance with Great British Energy – Nuclear!

Are you looking to kick-start a career that’s exciting, hands-on, and full of opportunity? Join Great British Energy -Nuclear as a Finance Assistant Apprentice and get paid to learn while working with a friendly team. You’ll pick up real-world skills, from managing budgets to analysing costs, all while helping power the UK with clean energy. If you’re good with numbers, curious about how businesses work, and keen to make a difference, this could be the perfect first step for you.

Qualification Requirements

5 GCSE\’s at grade A*-C / 9-4 including Maths and English.
Equivalent qualifications will be considered.

Salary – £23,810 per annum

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance – 30Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
• Pension – Employee 5%, Employer 3%
• Sick Pay

Location – Warrington, UK

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm with 30 minute lunch break.

Duration – 15 months

Start Date – October 2025

Interview Date – September 2025

Closing Date for Applications – 24th September 2025

To Apply

To apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on recruitment@cogentskills.com for assistance.

Next Steps

Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email. The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager along with your application form to decide who is brought through to the final interview.

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Finance Assistant Apprentice!

Job Profile

As a Finance Assistant Apprentice at Great British Energy -Nuclear, you\’ll be stepping into a role that offers a fantastic blend of learning and practical experience. You\’ll be part of a supportive team working alongside experienced professionals who are eager to help you grow. Your day-to-day activities will be diverse, from assisting with financial reporting and ledger reconciliations to engaging in cost accounting and managing financial records. This variety ensures that no two days are the same, keeping your work both interesting and challenging. You\’ll also have the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of financial processes and controls, all while contributing to the success of a leading organisation in the nuclear industry. If you\’re passionate about finance, eager to learn, and looking for a role where your contributions are valued, you\’ll love being a part of Great British Energy – Nuclear. This role not only sets a strong foundation for your career but also places you in an environment that values integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly and year-end financial reporting.
• Perform ledger reconciliations.
• Support accruals, prepayments, asset management, depreciation, and financing.
• Assist with costings, budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting.
• Create and maintain financial records (accounts payable, receivable, cash management, payroll).
• Identify financial control risks (internal fraud, money laundering).
• Carry out financial analysis on a range of areas, such as staff costs and asset costs.
• Engage in Continuous Professional Development to stay updated on statutory obligations and best practices.

Candidate Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Ability to work as part of a team: contributing to and working with others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills: willing to speak to others in person or by e-mail and phone.
• Able to build and maintain positive working relationships with people across the business.
• Good organisational and administration skills: uses time efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong numeracy skills and ability to manipulate, analyse and present data.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Uses initiative by finding ways to complete tasks/solve queries.
• High degree of personal sincerity and integrity.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and display the highest levels of professionalism at all times.
• Customer focused: understands the needs of the customer, providing excellent service at all times.
• Methodical, accurate and detail-conscious approach to work.
• Strong desire to learn, a positive attitude and the flexibility to adapt to change and work effectively in a variety of situations.

Training To Be Delivered

Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Training Provider: Warrington and Vale College

Delivery model: Day release 1 day a week to the college

Future Prospects

This role is part of our talent plan for the future. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to be considered for any other suitable vacancies.

Things To Be Considered

Please be aware you will need to travel to the Training Provider 1 day a week.

About Great British Energy -Nuclear

Great British Energy- Nuclear (GBEN) is a new government arm’s length body supporting the delivery of Britain’s energy security and net zero, making sure that we can power Britain from Britain sustainably. It has been set up to turn nuclear ambition into reality.

GBE-N’s first step was to start the technology selection process for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in July 2023. SMRs can potentially be quicker to deploy and less expensive to build than traditional nuclear power plants because they are smaller, have factory based modular manufacturing, and more flexible deployment options.

GBE-N is aiming to deliver fast, based on a supportive and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity and creates an inclusive workplace. It draws on deep nuclear expertise and experience both in this country and abroad. And it can unlock billions of pounds of private and public investment from design to operation, helping to get sites ready for development, and working to grow manufacturing capacity and skills capability.

Our activities will be driven by our values, which are:

Trust – We prioritise safety, we act responsibly and with integrity.

Collaborative – We work as a team; we value diversity and expertise.

Challenge – We are curious and courageous in the way we think and act.

Care – We are thoughtful, inclusive and respectful of others.

Drive – We get things done and we make a difference.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at recruitment@cogentskills.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist.