Apprentice, Financial Reporting

We are looking for an Apprentice, Financial Reporting to join the Finance team at Liverpool FC. The Financial Reporting Apprentice will play a key role in supporting the team with the preparation of accurate, timely, and compliant financial information. This entry‑level position is ideal for someone beginning their finance career and offers a blend of hands‑on experience and formal study toward a recognised accounting or finance qualification.

What will you be doing?

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Support the production of statutory accounts and regulatory returns
• Help maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
• Support data collection and validation for reporting purposes
• Help ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies
• Assist during audits by preparing schedules and responding to basic queries
• Maintain documentation and working papers to a high standard
• Carry out general finance administration tasks as required
• Participate actively in training, development activities, and apprenticeship coursework

Who are we looking for?

• Strong academic background
• Highly numerate with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Good communication skills and interpersonal skills, with a view to gaining regular feedback at all levels
• Proficient ability with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage priorities simultaneously with tight timeframes whilst keeping a close eye on priorities
• Strong collaboration to foster close relationships across different levels

Why should you apply?

This is a full‑time apprenticeship position working 35 hours per week. Your main base will be our city centre office in Liverpool. Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays and the option to purchase up to an additional 5 days)
• Access to our benefits kit bag which includes: contributory pension scheme matching up to 5.5%, life assurance cover, free financial guidance and mortgage advice, car salary sacrifice scheme for affordable driving, cycle to work scheme to keep you active, purchase season ticket loans for easier commuting, exclusive shopping discounts & cashback with top retailers, Will Writing Service for future planning, employee assistance programme for confidential support, Medicash Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare needs, volunteering opportunities to give back to the community, special LFC perks – retail discounts, partner offers, free LFCTV GO access, and priority tickets for matches, events & concerts, and much more!

At Liverpool Football Club, we have an unwavering commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are always looking to make a positive difference in the communities that we operate within. We are proud of our achievements in this area; maintaining the Premier League Equality Standard Advanced Level, becoming a founding signatory of the Football Association’s Football Leadership Diversity Code and being recognised as a leader in this important area on and off the pitch. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously and through the work being done across the club, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our people and becoming an increasingly inclusive workplace for all. We are committed to hiring great people representative of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills across our entire business. If you share our enthusiasm and passion for inclusivity, then we want to hear from you. Liverpool FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment.