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Apprentice Accountant

Job details
Posting date: 07 November 2025
Salary: £24,061 per year
Additional salary information: Plus generous Civil Service defined benefit pension
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 07 December 2025
Location: Brostol
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Office For Students
Job type: Apprenticeship
Job reference: R0001366

Summary

Apprentice Accountant
Bristol
£24,061
Plus generous Civil Service defined benefit pension
Who we are 
The Office for Students (OfS) is the independent regulator of higher education in England – we regulate higher education on behalf of all students.  Our mission is to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers
About the role
Our Finance team is small, close-knit and proud of the contribution we make. We’re looking for a motivated finance professional at the start of their career to join us in this varied hands-on training role,

You’ll support a range of financial activities, from recording transactions and reconciling accounts to analysing data and responding to queries. You’ll be using market-leading software and learning on the job, with structured training through the AAT apprenticeship pathway, with plenty of support along the way.

You will start at Level 3 or Level 4 depending on your current experience and qualifications. For those who thrive and show potential, there is a progression route available (ACCA or CIMA) following completion of the AAT.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you’re confident using Excel, have a solid foundation in finance, and are ready to grow your skills in a collaborative and inclusive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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Disability Confident
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