Finance Apprentice
Finance Apprentice
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29-04-2025
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At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid stable foundations with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change improve and innovate.
Were proud to be responsible for providing reliable efficient and highquality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching netzero by 2030 but weve also partnered with wildlife charities National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed #JustAddWater.
We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Finance Apprentice to join our team working in Exeter.We strongly value longterm professional development youll have the chance to complete the AAT levels 24 (foundation degree equivalent). To help you achieve this well guarantee you one day a week to study the qualifications and youll be supported by management with opportunities to showcase what youve learnt.
Once youre AATqualified there will be opportunities to apply for our Chartered Accountancy programme as part of a competitive process which works towards a level 7 Apprenticeship (Masters degree equivalent) to eventually achieve chartered accountant status.
You will join us on a fulltime contract and in return you will receive a starting salary of 17782 *pending 2025 pay review*.
About the role:
- You will have the opportunity to work within key areas of the Finance function within South West Water Bristol Water and our parent company Pennon Group PLC as part of a series of 6month rotational posts alongside existing apprentices.
- Internal Audit who ensure were doing things in the right way every time
- Financial control who produce the companys financial results and monthly statements
- R2R Capital Finance who manage the governance and reporting of our planned future spending
- R2R Operational Finance who manage the governance and reporting of our day to day expenditure.
- Transactional Services consisting of:
- Payables who ensure invoices are processed and payments made in a timely and accurate fashion;
- Sales Ledger who raise invoices and allocate income appropriately;
- Regulatory Finance. who prepare and provide financial data to our regulator Ofwat.
The areas youll rotate through are:
What youll be doing
- Within the Apprenticeship programme you will train alongside skilled professionals taking on their expertise to apply in your own career whilst also achieving nationally recognised qualifications.
Whats in it for you:
- This isnt just a job this is a career; the opportunities to develop and grow your career with us are endless. Alongside ongoing training and development opportunities we offer some great benefits:
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- A discretionary bonus scheme
- Competitive contributory pension
- Company Sharesave scheme
- Various health benefits
- Wellbeing support programmes
- A range of Group Discounts via Perkbox
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Financial support services
- And plenty more!
What wed like from you:
- 5 GCSEs at grade 6/grade B or above including Maths and English (essential)
- 3 A Levels (Or Equivalent)
- Good general IT skills including Microsoft Office
- Methodical and consistent approach to work
- Good problemsolving skills
- Enthusiasm and desire to learn new skills
- Eager to study and develop both personally and professionally
- Be yourself we like it that way. Together we will build a culture of belonging where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care we value everyone we celebrate uniqueness.
- Be Rock Solid Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
- Be You We want you to bring your best every day. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
- Be the Future Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
Applications for these roles will close on Friday 16th May.
Please be aware we are expecting successful candidates to start with the Apprenticeship from September 2025 *ability to join the business earlier*.
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