Finance Apprentice

The Role

Kickstart Your Career in Credit Control Get Paid to Learn!

Ready to take your first step into the world of credit control in our dedicated Tuition Feeds Credit Control Team and get paid while you do it Weve got an amazing opportunity for you to launch your career through our Finance Apprenticeship Scheme at Newcastle University!

Heres the deal:

Earn while you learn

• Gain real-world finance experience
• Work towards your CICM Credit Controller and Debt Collection Specialist qualification
• Get expert support from pros whove been there and done it

Over 3 to 4 years youll mix hands-on experience within our dedicated Credit Control team with high-quality training from our external CICM training provider. Youll learn how to manage customer accounts handle queries support debt recovery processes and help keep the Universitys finances running smoothly.

By the end youll have the skills confidence and professional qualification to become a high-performing credit control specialist all while building your career and your bank balance.

Were looking for motivated curious and committed people who want more than just a job. If you enjoy working with people solving problems and keeping things organised this could be the perfect place to start your career.

Supporting the Finance team in the provision of tuition fees credit control providing a high-quality service to internal and external customers with a particular focus on student billing debt collection processes and customer account management.

Build knowledge and experience of working within a large finance team and undertake professional study as an apprentice working towards completion of an approved finance qualification (e.g. AAT Level 2 Finance Apprentice with progression to AAT Level 3 Assistant Accountant or CICM Level 2 Credit Controller with progression to Level 3 Credit Controller and Debt Collection Specialist. Qualification is dependent upon placement).

Lets build your future together.

To apply please attach your CV and a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria for the position as outlined in the Person Specification of the Job Description. Any requested additional documents required as part of your application should be included within the same file as your cover letter. The total file size must not exceed 10MB.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy please contact John Davison

The closing date for this role will be Sunday 4th January 2026 and the assessment day will take place on Friday 16th January.

Key Accountabilities

In line with the apprenticeship programme:

1. Successfully complete the apprenticeship including gaining the relevant professional qualification.
2. Assist with carrying out a range of finance task such as:

1. • undertaking student billing and tuition fees credit control activities including monitoring outstanding balances issuing reminders and supporting debt recovery processes;
   • producing reports from the Universitys financial system;
   • conducting ledger and bank account reconciliations;
   • entering accounting adjustments;
   • testing systems and validating master data;
2. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and apprenticeship mentor.
3. Interact effectively with students customers suppliers and staff of the University.
4. Undertake any other appropriate duties as required.

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to demonstrate good problem solving skills
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Excellent IT skills with a good knowledge of Excel
• Able to pay close attention to detail and complete actvities on time

Attributes and Behaviour

• Takes responsibility for own learning and development
• Eager to undertake professional study and work towards an apprenticeship qualification
• Able to work well independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable
• Able to organise self and workload effectively and be willing to seek help when required

Qualifications

• A minimum of grade B GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics