Finance Apprentice
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Company: OXFORD DIRECT SERVICES LIMITED
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Location: Oxford, OX4 2RH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,600.00 per year
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Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref: NAS-2000046036
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Application Deadline Date: 27/08/2026
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Start Date: 21/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Brief Description
Support the Finance Team in delivering financial management, accounting and administrative services across ODSL.Gain practical experience in budgeting, reporting, management accounting and business partnering while studying towards a recognised finance qualification, developing the skills and knowledge needed for a successful finance career.
Future Prospects
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to progression opportunities within the Finance Team, including roles such as:
- Finance Assistant
- Assistant Management Accountant
- Finance Officer
- Apprentice Accountant (Level 3/4)
- Finance Business Support Officer
This role offers a structured pathway into a professional finance career while gaining recognised qualifications and practical workplace experience.
Vacancy Detail
- Reconciliation of financial transactions
- Support the maintenance of accurate financial records and documentation
- Assist with invoice processing and supplier queries
- Support the preparation of journals, accruals, and prepaymentsunder supervision
- Assist with bookkeeping activities and transaction processing
- Ensure financial information is recorded accurately and in line with organisational procedures.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and budget monitoring reports
- Support finance colleagues with forecasting and budgetary analysis
- Assist in identifying variances and gathering supporting information
- Contribute to financial performance reporting for operational service areas
- Maintain spreadsheets and finance system records
- Produce routine financial reports and management information
- Analyse financial data and identify anomalies or discrepancies
- Reconcile data and investigate issues to minimise errors
- Learn and effectively use the organisation's financial systems
- Support reviews of financial processes and procedures
- Assist with maintaining strong internal controls
- Contribute ideas to improve efficiency, accuracy, and service delivery
- Respond professionally to finance-related enquiries
- Build positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
- Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
- Communicate financial information clearly and appropriately