Finance Apprentice

 

Policy Expert – Finance Apprentice

🚀Are you ready to transform the insurance industry?

Policy Expert is a forward-thinking business that loves to get things done. Leveraging proprietary technology and smart data, we offer reliable products and a wow customer experience.

Having achieved rapid growth since being founded in 2011, we’ve won over 1.5 million customers in Home, Motor and Pet insurance and have been ranked the UK’s No.1-rated home insurer by Review Centre since 2013. 🏆

Hear from our team about what it's like working at Policy Expert ✨

What you’ll be doing:

Does working with numbers come naturally to you? Are you excited about starting a career in finance? If it’s a yes to those questions – Policy Expert could have the perfect apprenticeship opportunity to get you started!

We’re looking for a motivated individual to join the Finance team as an Accounting Apprentice. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in a busy, supportive team while working towards a recognised accounting qualification.

From day one, you’ll be involved in real finance tasks, learning how the function supports the wider business and building the skills and confidence to grow into a future accounting professional. 

Key Responsibilities

• Complete a broad range of administrative tasks that support the wider department
• Assisting with the preparation and processing of purchase invoices
• Supporting sales ledger activities, including raising invoices and credit notes
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Assisting with bank reconciliations
• Processing expense claims
• Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems
• Supporting month-end procedures
• Assisting with data entry into accounting systems
• Responding to internal and external finance queries
• Providing general administrative support to the Finance team

Learning, Qualification & On-Programme Support

As part of this apprenticeship role, the successful candidate will study towards the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting with an industry-leading training provider.

This qualification provides a strong foundation in financial accounting, management accounting, tax processes, and professional business awareness. You will develop practical skills in preparing financial statements, budgeting and cost control, VAT processes, and the ethical communication of financial information.

You’ll also be part of Policy Expert’s wider apprenticeship community, our “Experts in the Making.” We will have apprentices building careers across Marketing, IT, HR, Finance and more. So, you will be supported as part of the wider early careers network with lots of connections keen to set you up for success!

Successful completion provides a clear progression pathway within our Finance team, with opportunities to move into roles such as Assistant Accountant and beyond. Plus, for an apprentice who demonstrates strong performance and commitment, the business will further support continued professional development, including the opportunity to progress onto the Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician (mapped to AAT Level 4) or to join our in-house Aspire programme for those with future leadership aspirations.

Who are you: 

Essential:

• Strong numeracy skills
• Good attention to detail
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Clear interest in pursuing a career in accounting or finance

Desirable:

• A Levels (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above)
• Some previous office or work experience

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and punctual
• Keen to learn and committed to develop new skills
• Positive attitude
• Prepared to try solving problems independently
• Confident to ask for help when needed
• Enjoys working both independently and as part of a team

What We Provide 

• Fully funded apprenticeship training
• Hands-on experience within a professional finance team
• Career development opportunities
• Extensive wrap around support and regular engagement activities

Benefits:

📍 This role will be based in our London office in a 50/50 Hybrid mode.

💸 We match your pension contributions up to 7%

🏥 Private medical & Dental cover

😁 Enhanced maternity & paternity 

🚉 Travel season ticket loan

🎟️ Access to a wide selection of London O2 events and use of a Private Lounge

🌈 Employee Wellbeing Programme

🚪 Prayer room in Office

What We Stand for and Next Steps

 “We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer. We treat all applications equally and recruit based solely on an individual’s skills, knowledge, and experience. The quality and growing diversity of our team is a testament to this commitment” 

At Policy Expert, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process to accommodate your needs, please do not hesitate to let us know. We are dedicated to ensuring every candidate has an equal opportunity to succeed and will work with you to provide the necessary support.

We aim to be in touch within 14 working days of your application – you will be notified if successful or unsuccessful. Please be encouraged to apply even if you do not meet all the requirements.

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