At a Glance
- Tasks: Support finance operations and contribute to projects that make a real difference.
- Company: Join the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, shaping the future of our region.
- Benefits: Fully funded apprenticeship, paid experience, training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: A welcoming workplace valuing ambition, collaboration, inclusivity, confidence, and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact while gaining valuable skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, and 2 A Levels or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 18500 - 25000 £ per year.
Ready to start your career and make a real impact? The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is recruiting enthusiastic apprentices to join our team and help shape the future of our region. If you’re looking for a chance to earn, learn and grow in a supportive public-sector environment, this is your moment.
At the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, you'll be part of the work shaping the future of our region. From improving transport and supporting greener communities to creating opportunities for local people, you'll contribute to projects that make a real difference. You'll see the impact of your work in the communities around you while building valuable skills for your future.
What you'll get:
- A fully funded apprenticeship qualification
- Paid, hands-on experience in a supportive public sector organisation
- Training, mentoring and opportunities to develop your career
- A welcoming workplace where we value being Ambitious, Collaborative, Inclusive, Confident and Innovative
- The chance to make a positive impact across the West of England
What we're looking for:
- Enthusiastic people who are ready to learn, work as part of a team and commit to completing their apprenticeship.
- 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
- Minimum 2 A Levels / predicted grades August 2026 - Grade C or above, or the equivalent qualification
- Good communication and basic IT skills (Microsoft Office or equivalent)
- Good organisational and time management skills, with a reliable and professional approach
- A positive attitude, curiosity and a willingness to learn and develop
- The ability to work collaboratively, showing resilience, enthusiasm and a commitment to delivering your best
- Right to work in the UK and meet the government's apprenticeship funding eligibility requirements
If you're reliable, enthusiastic and ready for your next step, we'd love to hear from you.
Finance Apprentice Opportunity:
Finance: Apprenticeship - Accounts or finance assistant - Level 3. This is an exciting opportunity to start or build your career in finance while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive professional environment. As a Finance Officer Apprentice, you’ll play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of finance operations across the organisation, giving you exposure to a broad range of financial processes, operations, and reporting.
Key responsibilities:
- Handling and resolving queries in a timely manner through effective communication and liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain financial and accounting records including the timely collation of data, including unexpected requests due to tight timescales
- Assist in the production of monthly management accounts and provide accurate information and reports to managers as required
- Assist the finance team with ad hoc project work, month end and year end
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes
- Build a close working relationship with other members of the finance team and acquire a working knowledge of their roles
- Assist in the identification and implementation of process improvements to enhance the finance department
