Income Assistant Apprentice

L2a Finance Apprentice (Income assistant) – Level 2a – Permanent

 This is an opportunity to be part of the Accounts Receivable team within the Finance department. As a finance apprentice in the Accounts Receivable Team, you will:

• Be looking to start a career in finance. As a Finance Apprentice, you will gain experience supporting the University's invoicing, income collection and customer service activities, while developing valuable skills and knowledge in a professional finance environment.
• The apprenticeship will consist of a combination of learning on the job alongside fellow team members, together with off the job training and study provided by our training partner, Kaplan Financial
• Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, the position will be offered on a hybrid working basis.

About you

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated and keen to develop a career in finance. You will have good attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload effectively.

You will be comfortable communicating with a range of people, providing excellent customer service and working collaboratively with colleagues. You will also have a willingness to learn new systems and processes, develop your knowledge and contribute positively to the success of the team. You may also be given wider opportunities for development in the wider finance team.

No previous finance experience is required; however, an interest in finance, administration or business processes would be beneficial.

In year one of the apprenticeship, pay will be 60% of the lowest spine point value of Level 2a. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and end point assessment, pay will increase to 100% of the lowest spine point of Level 2a.

If you’re interested in working in the Accounts Receivable Team please email Joseph Titler (J.Titler@Soton.ac.uk) by 10am on 21st October 2026. A short telephone interview will be mandatory prior to those selected for formal interview.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.

Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.