Finance Apprentice

Seasalt began in 1981 with a small shop in Penzance, selling workwear to local mariners and practical overalls to artists. Today, we’ve grown into a thriving omnichannel retailer with over 80 UK and Ireland stores, 400+ wholesale stockists, and a growing international and online footprint. As a B Corp and winner of both Drapers “Best Place to Work” and CIPD’s “Best Recognition Programme”, we care deeply about our people, our communities and our long-term impact. Our Head Office teams provide the foundations that empower our people to drive sustainable growth across the UK and international markets. As a Finance Apprentice, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of finance activities, helping to ensure reporting is completed accurately and on time to support the continued success and growth of the business. You’ll rotate across different areas of the finance function, giving you the opportunity to build a strong foundation of knowledge while learning from experienced colleagues. From processing invoices and reconciling transactions, to supporting budgeting and reporting, you’ll develop practical skills and an understanding of how finance supports decision-making across the organisation. Whether you’re finishing college and wondering what could be next for you, or you’re looking for an alternative to university, our apprenticeships provide a structured, supportive pathway into the world of work, with the opportunity to progress into a permanent role as you grow your career with us. Please note this is a full-time, two year temporary contract which is based in Cornwall. In line with our Seasalt Connected approach to ways of working, this role will be based flexibly across our Cornwall head office locations (minimum of two days per week) and remotely within the UK. You’ll help us by Supporting invoice processing, supplier payments and purchase orders within Accounts Payable. Assisting with employee expenses and company credit card processes. Helping to reconcile store and online transactions and bank and control accounts, resolving any issues that may arise. Supporting the management of wholesale accounts. Assisting with data integrity checks and basic troubleshooting for finance systems, working alongside the technical team. Assisting with the preparation of accurate and timely management accounts, including journals, accruals and prepayments. Supporting variance analysis to assist budget holders in understanding spend vs budgets and forecast. Assisting with tax and customs compliance across UK and international requirements. Supporting monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business partnering activities, helping to ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and commercially meaningful. The skills you’ll be sharing with the team GCSE Maths (Grade 6/B or above) and English (Grade 4/C or above). Three A Levels or Equivalent, or Level 2 Accounts/ Finance qualification. A genuine interest in finance and developing a career in this area Be able to demonstrate strong numeracy and confidence working with numbers. High attention to detail Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Ability to manage professional and learning responsibilities effectively. Effective communication skills (written and verbal). Well organised, ability to prioritise workload. Ability to work well to deadlines. Ability to work as part of a team. The Apprenticeship: As one of our Apprentices, you will be on a 2-year fixed term contract starting in September 2026. Your working hours will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. With support from your line manager and the Training & Early Career Advisor, you will be working towards a Level 3 Assistant Accountant standard. We are looking at recruiting on potential and your enthusiasm to succeed. Because of this, we will be running an Assessment Day to find out more about your skills for this role. The Assessment Day for this role is taking place on: Friday 24th July. Why we hope you’ll love working with us: The success of Seasalt is down to the skill and hard work of our team. We don't just want to attract the best and brightest people to come and work with us, we want you to stay and grow with us. As well as doing everything we can to support your development professionally, we believe encouraging personal growth is just as important. So you can fulfil your passion and purpose, not just at work but in life, we offer a range of benefits that are designed to enhance your career and wellbeing: Salary: £18,000 per year (Band 1) 34 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service Attractive 50% employee discount Flexible benefits allowance to personalise your benefits package Private Medical Scheme including 24/7 virtual GP Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust with 24/7 support Pension plan with generous 7% employer contributions Life assurance programme Enhanced family leave policies Flexible working opportunities with our hybrid working approach Learning and Development opportunities Do Good Things with our two days per year paid volunteering opportunities Employee networks to develop and provide support to our people, including the Inclusion & Belonging Network 100s of savings on top retailers and gym memberships through our discount hub At Seasalt we have a brilliant team of people – they're what make Seasalt a fantastic place to work. We love to celebrate uniqueness and are committed to making Seasalt a place where everyone feels they belong. As an inclusive employer, we want to invite a diverse range of candidates to apply for our roles. We aim to work flexibly where possible and value a range of perspectives - diversity of thought helps us to grow – so please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come to work every day. We're happy to help with any adjustments to our recruitment process and beyond. Just drop us an email at careers@seasaltcornwall.co.uk Closing date for applications is 6th July, however our roles can close earlier so we would recommend applying as soon as you are able. IND-780