Finance Apprenticeship
Step By Step Partnership LTD · Aldershot · posted 30 July 2026
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As an Accounting Apprentice, you will gain valuable hands-on experience within a busy Finance Team while working towards a recognised accounting qualification. You'll attend college one day per week to develop your technical knowledge, whilst spending the rest of your time learning on-the-job alongside experienced and qualified accountants who will support your development throughout your apprenticeship.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Posting financial transactions accurately onto the company's accounting software.
- Assisting with monthly reconciliations to ensure financial records are complete and accurate.
- Supporting the preparation of monthly and year-end financial reports.
- Helping to process invoices and maintain financial records. · Assisting with the annual audit by gathering information and supporting documentation.
- Working with colleagues across the organisation to resolve finance-related queries.
- Learning and applying accounting principles, processes and best practices as part of your apprenticeship programme.
An average week will combine practical workplace learning with dedicated study time, allowing you to develop both your professional skills and technical knowledge. As your confidence and experience grow, you'll take on increasing responsibility and gain exposure to a wide range of accounting activities, helping you build a strong foundation for a successful career in finance.
Where it leads
The last apprentice has progressed internally towards a management accountant position and we have continued to pay for their training.
About Step By Step Partnership LTD
About Step by Step
Step by Step is a youth charity dedicated to empowering young people and preventing homelessness across Hampshire, Surrey, Dorset, Wiltshire, West Berkshire and West Sussex. We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to realise their full potential, regardless of the challenges they face.
Through our accommodation services, wellbeing support, advice and guidance, and opportunities for personal development, we help young people build confidence, develop life skills and work towards a brighter future. Our services support young people aged 16–25 who are at risk of homelessness or facing complex challenges, providing safe places to live and the support they need to achieve independence.
Our team is positive, professional and passionate about making a difference. We are committed to creating opportunities that enable young people to overcome adversity and achieve their aspirations. Together with our supporters, volunteers, hosts and partners, we work to ensure that every young person has the chance to thrive.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. The safe recruitment of staff is a vital part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults who access our services. As an employer, we expect all employees and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. To find out more about Step by Step and the life-changing work we do, visit www.stepbystep.org.uk
Things to consider
- Ideally a good standard of Maths at either GCSE or A Level
- Failure to provide qualification/exam results may result in your application being rejected.
- Right to Work
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Evidence of this will be required before employment can commence.
- Safer Recruitment and Pre-Employment Checks: As an organisation committed to safer recruitment, shortlisted applicants will be required to complete Step by Step's application form before interview. Interviews will be conducted in person. Any offer of employment will be subject to: A satisfactory Basic DBS check, Receipt of two satisfactory references, Verification of your right to work in the UK.
- Travel Requirements: Applicants must be able to commute reliably to the workplace and attend college as required throughout the apprenticeship programme.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English & Maths (grade 4 / C and above) — essential
Where you'll work
- 36 CRIMEA ROAD, ALDERSHOT, GU11 1UD
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