Finance Apprentice

We are aiming for a summer start date. Finance Apprenticeship offers the opportunity to work alongside all areas of the finance function, helping you build a broad understanding of how the business operates. You won’t just be observing — you’ll be actively involved, learning from experienced mentors and contributing to meaningful work from day one.

Location: only candidates within a 20-mile radius of Chandlers Ford will be considered.

• Meet targets related to your apprenticeship and role performance agreed by your mentor and attend all college, training, assessments, and progress reviews.
• Demonstrate active involvement in the finance functions to develop a full understanding of company operations, systems, products, and equipment.
• Exhibit progress in learning from the finance teams and complete all assigned duties to an agreed expectation.
• Effectively undertake assigned tasks to an agreed standard as directed by an experienced mentor.
• Show continued progress in the development of your knowledge on financial aspects of processing and reporting with the support of a dedicated mentor.
• Assist with development of reporting and strive for continuous improvement through input into ideas and development.
• Accurately input data and highlight and challenge when things don’t look right.
• Always demonstrate the Selwood values when representing Selwood Ltd, whether at work or whilst attending college.
• Interact and work collaboratively with all levels of Selwood staff to achieve all agreed outcomes.
• Demonstrate initiative and not wait for instruction when seeing something needs to be done whilst maintaining a methodical, attention to detail.
• Demonstrate flexibility in understanding the requirements of all stakeholders to support the business whilst maintaining a safe environment for all.
• Comply with company policies, rules, and procedures at all times.
• Comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and standards, including, but not limited to health, safety, environment, quality, and data protection, in respect of your role and employment with the Company.

Essential

• GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade 4)
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5)
• Willingness to study towards an AAT qualification (or equivalent)
• Good IT skills including familiarity with Excel and other Microsoft products
• A willingness to learn and develop
• The ability to take on feedback and use it positively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, adapting your style and approach to meet the needs of stakeholders while working well in a team
• Good problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions, and take pride in their work
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast‑paced working environment
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and initiative to dive head‑first into problem solving
• Adaptability to respond quickly on varying days
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment

• Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
• 25 days holiday (plus length of service increases) + 8 bank holidays
• Holiday buying (up to an additional week)
• Medical cash plan for yourself – reimbursement for health costs such as dentist or optician, access to 24‑hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings, not just salary
• Life assurance protection at 3 × salary
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee referral scheme (up to £1,000 per referral)
• Support for development and training