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Apprenticeship

Accounting finance manager

Level
6
Degree level
Length
3 yrs
typical
Sector
Legal, finance and accounting
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Manage and implement accounting, finance systems and processes.

What you'd do

Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process
Manage and develop a team of finance professionals
Analyse variances between budget and actual performance
Ensure the organisation meets statutory financial reporting deadlines
Liaise with external auditors and provide supporting information
Present financial performance to senior leaders and board members

What you'd learn

Management accounting and financial reporting techniques
Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis methods
Leadership and people management within a finance team
Risk management and internal control frameworks
Financial technology tools and data-driven reporting
Stakeholder communication and presenting financial insights
Regulatory compliance and corporate governance principles
Ready to look for a place?
See live Accounting finance manager apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
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