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Apprentice Finance Assistant - University of Oxford - Nuffield Department of Medicine
University of Oxford
Headington, Oxford (OX3 7BN)
Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 6 October 2026
Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Finance Apprentice to join the NDM Finance Shared Service Centre, a supportive team of 15, providing transactional finance services to a variety of units across the Nuffield Department of Medicine. This is an entry-level role where you will complete both AAT L2 and AAT L3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting.
Wage: £26,686 a year
Hours: Monday - Friday (Usually 9.00am- 5.00pm)
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1
Training
Course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Training provider: ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Training schedule: 18 months practical training period plus assessment
Qualifications included: AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting, AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
Assessment: Professional discussion, Completion of AAT L3
Requirements
Essential qualifications:
- GCSE in: English and maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent)
Skills: - IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Committed to AAT study
- Able to work accurately
- Aptitude for the skills taught
- Interest in working in Finance
- Good oral communication
- Good written communication
- Accurate keyboard skills
- Good phone communications
- Professional attitude
- Microsoft Office skills
- MS Excel and MS Word competent
- Willingness to learn
- Adaptability
- Efficient under pressure
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What you'll do at work:
- Support the purchasing function by raising and reviewing requisitions upon Oracle financials system.
- Assist in reviewing the open purchase orders via the dashboard & “incomplete requisitions” report to ensure open orders are validated and delivery dates are correctly stated.
- Assist in reviewing and preparing the new supplier requests for both PO and non-PO transactions, monitor with colleagues in the Central Finance Division.
- Support the Accounts Payable function by learning to process supplier invoices and credit notes in the Oracle financials system and deal with anomalies, escalating any complex queries to the Accounts Payable Officer/Supervisor.
- Assist with reviewing the “invoices on hold” & “incomplete invoices” reports to ensure supplier disputes or internal queries are resolved prior to payment due dates.
- Assist with reviewing the supplier statements to identify missing invoices and take proactive action to prevent future issues.
- Maintain accurate and complete accounting records for audit purposes including opening post, scanning, filing, and archiving.
- Participate in and support the public engagement and widening access activities of the Department and the University.
- Undertake mandatory training as required by the University, Division and Department.
Where you'll work:
Henry Wellcome Building for Genomic Medicine
Old Road Campus
Roosevelt Drive
Headington, Oxford OX3 7BN
About this employer
We are the largest employer in Oxfordshire with around 17,000 staff working in and around Oxford in a huge range of roles. Our apprentices are never on their own and will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region. We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.
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Company benefits
You'll enjoy 38 days’ paid holiday, generous pension schemes, travel discounts and professional development opportunities. Free entry to the Botanic Gardens and University colleges, and discounts at University museums.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay. Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Jane Phipps
apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk
01235 216216
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057669.
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Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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