Finance Apprentice

Job Posting End Date: August 17

Who are we?

We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

What will you be doing?

Finance Apprenticeship – Build Your Career in Finance

Location: Dorking – At least 3 days per week

Looking to start your career in Finance? Join us as a Finance Apprentice and gain hands-on experience across Financial Reporting and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). You'll develop technical, analytical and commercial skills while studying towards a professional finance qualification and supporting real business decisions.

Why This Role Matters

Finance helps the business understand performance, make informed decisions and plan for the future. As a Finance Apprentice, you'll gain exposure to reporting, analysis, planning and forecasting activities while working alongside experienced finance professionals and studying towards a recognised professional qualification.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our Finance team, you will:
• Support financial reporting and planning activities.
• Assist with financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop skills in finance systems, reporting tools and Excel.
• Work with colleagues across Finance and the wider business.
• Take ownership of tasks and deliver accurate work to deadlines.
• Help improve processes and identify efficiencies.
• Build commercial understanding of how financial performance supports business goals.
• Study towards a Level 7 Finance Apprenticeship and ACCA or CIMA qualification.

Skills You'll Develop

• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
• Finance Systems & Excel
• Data Analysis & Insight
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement
• Commercial Awareness

Why This Role Rocks

• Gain hands-on experience in a professional Finance function.
• Earn while you study towards an ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Work on real business challenges and financial decisions.
• Build technical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Learn from experienced Finance professionals.
• Create strong foundations for a long-term career in Finance.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for people who are eager to learn, enjoy working with numbers and want to build a successful career in Finance.
• Analytical – You enjoy working with data, solving problems and spotting trends.
• Curious – You ask questions, seek to understand how businesses operate and are keen to learn.
• Organised – You can manage priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
• Collaborative – You work well with others and build positive working relationships.
• Accountable – You take ownership of your work and strive for accuracy and quality.
• Resilient – You remain focused when managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Commercially Aware – You're interested in how financial information supports business performance and decision-making.
• Trustworthy – You handle sensitive information with integrity and always do the right thing.
• Proactive – You look for opportunities to improve, contribute ideas and continue developing your skills.
• Committed to Learning – You're motivated to complete your professional qualification and continuously develop your knowledge.

What will you bring?

We’re looking for motivated individuals who are ready to take the next step in their journey.

To join this apprenticeship, you’ll need: 

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at Grade 5/B or above.
• Currently studying and due to complete a Level 3 qualification, such as:
  • A Levels (particularly Maths, Business Studies, Economics, Accounting or Further Maths)
  • T Level in Accounting
  • T Level in Finance
  • BTEC Extended Diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
  • Level 3 Apprenticeship in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
• A genuine interest in Finance, Accounting and Business.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An interest in working towards a professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA.

• Be available for full time work from October 2026 when our apprentice roles start. Have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for at least 3 years by the start of the apprenticeship in October 2026. 
• Be eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship. 

Qualification & Training Provider 

The Accountancy L7 apprenticeship is a hands-on and inspiring programme aligned with the ST0001 standard. It will provide you with the knowledge and foundation to grow your career in Finance.

• Duration of apprenticeship: 36 Months

• Training Provider: BPP Professional Education

Why join us?

At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

As a part of our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, we actively encourage applications from those with disabilities and those with long-term health conditions.

If you meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt in to the scheme during your application, you will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Company:

Unum UK