Costello Medical
Accounts Apprentice
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Accounts Apprentice – Level 3 AAT Qualification
Role Summary Contribute to Costello Medical’s global finance function while studying towards the Level 3 AAT qualification (full funding provided by First Intuition).
Location Our Global Headquarters in Cambridge
Role Type & Details
- Type: Full-time, temporary apprenticeship
- Salary: £22,500 per annum
- Start Date:
- Ideal: Monday, 7th September 2026
- Early applicants: Monday, 10th August 2026
- Deadline: Applications close 30th July 2026 (earlier submissions encouraged, with interviews from 13th July 2026).
About the Role
Costello Medical—operating globally in UK, US, Canada, Singapore, and China—is a rapidly growing healthcare agency specialising in medical communications, market access, and health economics.
As an Accounts Apprentice, you will:
- Support the global in-house Finance team in Cambridge.
- Work towards Level 3 AAT (Assistant Accountant), with structured training, mentor support, and online resources from First Intuition.
Career Progression: Upon completion, potential to transition to a permanent Finance role with further study opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Sales Ledger Support
- Prepare and dispatch invoices.
- Liaise with clients regarding payments.
- Purchase Ledger Tasks
- Process supplier invoices and respond to payment enquiries.
- Expense Management
- Handle internal/external expenses and multi-currency petty cash.
- Financial Administration
- Enter transactions into company systems.
- Provide ad-hoc support as needed.
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Training: Includes classroom-based sessions, a dedicated skills coach, and 2 years of structured development (typically 15 months to qualify).
About Costello Medical
A Top 100 Best Companies to Work For (2017–present), Boston Globe ‘Best Places to Work’ (2025), and B Corporation-certified, we partner with pharmaceutical companies, patient groups, and charities globally.
---### About You
We’re seeking an ambitious, adaptable Grade 6 GCSE pass (Maths & English essential; A-Levels advantageous) with:
Essential Skills & Qualities
✅ Numerical proficiency: Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. ✅ Organisation & time management: Ability to juggle work + apprenticeship study under tight deadlines. ✅ Communication: Strong verbal/written English for internal/external customer relations. ✅ Motivation: Self-driven, eager to learn in-house finance and grow in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable (Non-essential)
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (full training provided).
- Friendly service orientation for fluid team collaboration.
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What You Can Expect: Benefits
We provide an internally award-winning culture with financial rewards, flexibility, and long-term support:
💰 Base Salary: £22,500/yr + twice-yearly profit share bonuses. 📅 Leaves:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays, plus holiday buy/sell scheme.
- Post-probation: Hybrid work (up to 50% remote after 6 months). 🏥 Insurance/Cover:
- Free private medical insurance (medical-history-disregarded).
- Critical illness/life assurance/income protection.
- Paid sabbaticals (longer service eligibility). 💡 Learning:
- Strategic focus on professional growth via fully-funded study leave & certification.
Application Process
Submit your CV + cover letter (explaining alignment with the role and passion for Costello Medical) via the online portal.
- Telephone interview with Talent Acquisition.
- Onsite finance team interview with assessment.
Equal Opportunity: Adjustments available—please request. We do not sponsor visas.
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