Finance Apprentice
University of Oxford · South East · OX3 7BN
About the role
Finance Apprentice 💰✨
NDM Finance Shared Service Centre, located within the Centre for Human Genetics, Building for Genomic Medicine, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, OX3 7BN
Starting Salary: £26,686 per year. This includes a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year (pro rata).
Ready to kick-start your career in finance? 🚀 The Nuffield Department of Medicine at the University of Oxford has an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Apprentice Finance Assistant!
You'll be part of our Finance Shared Service Centre, working with a team that supports 20 units across the department. We'll train you in all the essential day-to-day finance tasks, like:
- Creating and reviewing purchase requisitions and orders 🛒
- Processing supplier invoices and credit notes 🧾
- Checking supplier statements 📊
- Sorting out payment queries ❓
- Keeping financial records super accurate ✅
- Using the Oracle Financials system 💻
You'll collaborate with experienced finance pros, internal customers, suppliers, and other Oxford University finance teams, reporting to the Head of Financial Shared Services. Expect a dynamic, professional, supportive, and team-oriented environment that values good organisation, sharp attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to follow financial procedures perfectly. 💯
What you'll gain:
- Real-world experience in a leading organisation.
- Formal education at Abingdon & Witney College, working towards your AAT Level 2 and Level 3 accounting qualifications. 🎓📚
- A chance to grow your skills and build a foundation for your future.
Are you the one we're looking for? 🤔
We're searching for someone who is:
- Passionate about starting a career in finance. 🔥
- Excited by the prospect of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford.
- Ready to dive into a new role or looking for a career change.
What you'll need:
- To have achieved passes at grade 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent. ✍️
- Abingdon and Witney College will require you to complete a short initial assessment during the application process. 📝
- Government residency requirements for Apprenticeship funding apply – the Training Provider will guide you on this. 🇬🇧
What we offer YOU:
- Supportive Environment: You'll never be on your own! We foster collaboration and have a central apprenticeship team to help you thrive. Join our growing network of apprentices! 🤝
- Inclusivity & Diversity: We believe diversity is our strength, driving innovation and creativity. We’re committed to building a community that values and respects every individual's unique contribution. 🌈
- Career Progression: Over 80% of our apprentices continue in their trained role after their apprenticeship, and that's just the beginning! 🌟
- Great Perks:
- 38 days' annual leave (including bank holidays and fixed closure dates). 🗓️
- Discounted travel. 🚆
- An excellent contributory pension scheme. 🏦
- Student discount. 🛍️
- Recognition at the University's annual apprenticeship awards. 🏆
Ready to Apply?
For more info or help with your application, contact:
Luke Gundry - Recruiting Manager
Jane Phipps - Training Provider
Applications close: 23:59 on 21 October 2026. ⏳
How to apply: Only applications submitted via the Find an Apprenticeship website will be considered.
🔗 [Apprentice Finance Assistant - University of Oxford - Nuffield Department of Medicine - Find an apprenticeship - GOV.UK](https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/188913) (Link to be verified)
Vacancy ID: 188913
Key responsibilities
- Raising and reviewing purchase requisitions and purchase orders
- Processing supplier invoices and credit notes
- Reviewing supplier statements
- Resolving payment queries
- Maintaining accurate financial records