Finance Apprenticeship
Location: Bolton or Chesterfield
Hours: Monday – Friday 34 hours per week
Qualification: 5-year programme covering AAT qualification Level 2, Level 3 & Level 4
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £16,500 rising each year
Are you passionate about numbers, problem-solving, and making a real impact in a business? Do you want to earn while you learn and gain a globally recognised finance qualification? We are looking for talented and motivated individuals who want to develop into successful finance professionals, so you do not need to be an expert before you join.
You will attend college one day per week throughout your apprenticeship, where experienced accounting tutors will teach and support you. Additionally, you will have a dedicated work-based Tutor to guide and coach you to successfully complete your apprenticeship.
About you:
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage tasks and work to deadlines
• Minimum x5 GCSEs (or predicted) Grade 4/C or above including Maths & English
What is in it for you?
• Earn while you learn with a competitive salary
• Gain an industry-recognised AAT qualification Level 2, 3 & 4
• Receive expert mentoring and career development support within the business and college
• Opportunity to progress into finance roles within Royal Mail
• Enjoy holiday pay, pension schemes, and employee benefits
Ready to invest in your future? Apply now and start your finance career with Royal Mail!
Applications close soon – do not miss out!
Next steps after applying:
Once you complete your application, you will get an email from us (sometimes things end up in the spam/junk folder so keep an eye out). This contains important information on next steps to progress your application.
Royal Mail takes pride in our diverse employee network groups, which actively promote belonging and foster a positive work environment. Our unwavering commitment to inclusion means that we’re passionate about our people representing the communities we serve.
If you require any adjustments during the application and hiring process, please share the details in your application. Additionally, we’re proud to be Forces family friendly and a Gold signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors, and military spouses/partners.
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