Transactional Finance Apprentice in London

The Transactional Finance Apprentice supports the day-to-day running of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable across the UK&I business. The role involves processing transactions, supporting payments and collections, and maintaining accurate financial records. It is a development position suited to a motivated and detail-focused individual eager to learn, build relationships, and grow within a finance team while contributing to accurate and efficient financial processes.

Main Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage shared finance inboxes (AR, AP, and Expenses), ensuring queries are responded to promptly or escalated.
• Support daily banking activities, including cash allocation and accurate recording of receipts against customer accounts.
• Maintain and update weekly reporting trackers (e.g., debit notes) to keep information current.
• Carry out administrative tasks relating to debit notes, including logging, tracking, and supporting communication with stakeholders.
• Assist with core transactional finance activities such as debit note processing, recharges, cash allocation, and basic reconciliations.
• Provide support during audit processes, responding to requests and gathering required documentation as directed.
• Produce and share weekly reports to the wider business (e.g. outstanding purchase orders and approvals) to minimise delays in invoice processing and payment.
• Process supplier invoices, ensuring accurate recording, matching to approved purchase orders, and compliance with company policies.
• Support the set-up and maintenance of supplier records in the finance system, ensuring data accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure transactions are processed in line with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records and documentation to support audit and reporting requirements.
• Identify process improvements and support the team in implementing changes.
• Build an understanding of end-to-end transactional finance processes across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Expenses.
• Cooperate with team members, building knowledge and providing day‑to‑day support where needed.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail with good accuracy and organisation.
• Proactive attitude, willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Basic understanding of numeracy and financial concepts.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in a busy environment.
• Team player with a positive, collaborative approach.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to follow processes and procedures while maintaining accuracy.
• Willingness to ask questions and escalate issues where appropriate.
• Alignment with the group’s Trust8 principles: Think Big, Take Risks, Hands on, Collaborate, Be Open, Act with Integrity, Be Accountable, Applaud Success.