Finance Apprentice

NDM Finance Shared Service Centre, located within the Centre for Human Genetics, Building for Genomic Medicine, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford, OX3 7BN Apprentice Grade 1: £26,686. This is inclusive of a pensionable Oxford University Weighting of £1,730 per year (pro rata). We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as an Apprentice Finance Assistant in the Nuffield Department of Medicine The Apprentice Finance Assistant will work as part of the Nuffield Department of Medicine's Finance Shared Service Centre, joining a team that provides transactional finance support to 20 units across the department. The apprentice will be trained in a range of day-to-day finance activities, including raising and reviewing purchase requisitions and purchase orders, processing supplier invoices and credit notes, reviewing supplier statements, resolving payment queries, maintaining accurate financial records and using the Oracle Financials system. They will work closely with experienced finance colleagues, internal customers, suppliers and other University finance teams, while reporting to the Head of Financial Shared Services. The environment will be busy, professional, supportive and team-focused, requiring good organisation, attention to detail, communication and the ability to follow financial procedures accurately. Alongside gaining practical experience, you will attend Abingdon & Witney College and work towards AAT Level 2 and Level 3 accounting qualifications allowing you to combine formal study with hands-on experience in a large organisation. About you You will be passionate about starting your career in Finance and excited about the opportunity of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford. You may be starting your career or you may be looking for a career change. To complete the level 3 apprenticeship you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent. Regardless of your prior qualifications Abingdon and Witney College will require you to complete a short initial assessment during the application process. There are also government residency requirements for Apprenticeship funding which the Training Provider will be able to advise on. What we offer Our apprentices are never on their own, you will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region. We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual's unique contribution. Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their Apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career. You will receive 38 days' annual leave inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, discounted travel, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and student discount. You will also be part of the University's annual apprenticeship awards. Contact us and apply If you would like further information or support in your application, please contact: Luke Gundry - Recruiting Manager - Jane Phipps - Training Provider - The closing date for applications is 23:59hrs on 21 October 2026 , only applications received via the Find an Apprenticeship website will be considered. To apply for this apprenticeship please review the attached job description and click the link below to apply - Apprentice Finance Assistant - University of Oxford - Nuffield Department of Medicine - Find an apprenticeship - GOV.UK Contact Person : Luke Gundry Vacancy ID : 188913 Contact Phone : Closing Date & Time : 21-Oct-2026 23:59 Contact Email :