Finance Apprenticeship Programme

2 weeks ago

Cirencester, United Kingdom St. James's Place Full time

**Who We Are**

St. James's Place (SJP) is a leading Wealth Management company which works in partnership to plan, grow and protect our clients’ financial futures. We deliver personalised, face-to-face financial advice to our clients, who trust us to manage their money to reach their goals.

**The Finance**Apprenticeship Programme**

**Assessment Centre**:Friday 3 March 2026

The Finance Apprenticeship Programme within our Corporate Finance Office (CFO) Function is a 2-year programme and offers an excellent opportunity for an individual to gain an understanding in the fundamental principles of Finance in one of the UK’s largest wealth management organisations.

During the programme, you will predominately be based within our Financial Reporting and Data and Financial Insights (FP&A) rotating accordingly. This programme will give you a breadth of understanding of our business and all areas of Finance before specialising later in your career.

Alongside this you will be studying for an Apprenticeship which incorporates the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification with the opportunity to pursue chartered/certified accountancy qualifications in the future.

This is a permanent vacancy and so upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship Programme you will continue your career within our CFO Function.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Working in various areas of Finance you will be involved in:

- Assisting in the preparation of core financial numbers for the group’s entities, including the posting of journals.
- Assisting in the delivery of core deliveries for the Division, including financial accounts and financial insights. Often working to tight deadlines whilst ensuring timely and accurate delivery.
- Assisting with key projects for the Division
- artake in relevant monthly entity review meetings (“pre RtN”) and preparation of numbers as required
- Be involved in and appreciate financial controls
- Identifies efficiencies in processes and assists in implementing change
- Supports in ad-hoc projects and investigations as requiredfr the Function

**Requirements of the Job**:
We are looking for someone with an interest in Finance with a desire to begin their accountancy career and pursue an accountancy qualification. You will learn and progress within the profession and undertake the associated apprenticeship qualification.

- Minimum Level 5 in English Language and Mathematics at GCSE (or equivalent)
- Interest in data and systems as we evolve our processes in line with technological advancements
- An intellectual curiosity around business and finance
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Ability to explain complex finance principles to our stakeholders across the business

**Special Requirements**:

- This role will be based in our Cirencester office, with the option of a hybrid working approach (minimum 3 days per week in office)
- Please note that due to the eligibility criteria for visa sponsorship, we are unable to offer work visa sponsorship for our Apprenticeship programmes._

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