Apprentice Finance; Level 3- Progressing into Level 4

Overview

Apprentice Finance - Level 3 progressing into Level 4.

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. We are on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We are in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and were named a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 colleagues, we are looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

If you’re excited to learn and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn. Our Apprentice Finance Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business.

• You will learn skills that will allow you to understand how accounting processes are completed using finance systems.
• You’ll learn the basic elements of double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards required to process financial documents and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Learn the current financial standards for basic accounts preparation and understand how financial information is processed and produced.

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term.

If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our apprentices every day, you’ll be a great match for our programme. You’ll be someone with:

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions, and take pride in your work
• A love of variety and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritise tasks and take initiative in problem solving
• Resilience to handle changing priorities and respond quickly
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and communicate it to different audiences
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic environment

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Your line manager, mentor and apprentice buddy will help you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.

Location: Severn Trent Headquarters, Coventry CV1 2LZ

Standard: Assistant Accountant

Link to Standard: https://sk

Apprenticeship Level: Level 3 (Progressing to Level
4)

Apprenticeship Duration: 15 months (excluding EPA)

Starting Salary: £22,500

Entry Criteria: You must have (or be expected to achieve) 5 GCSEs (A*-C, 5-9) including Maths, English Language and English Literature

Driving Requirements: There are no driving requirements for this role

You will be working 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, across an 8am – 4pm/9am - 5pm working pattern.

It’s not just a job you’ll get here; you’ll get a career. We offer a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and provide award-winning training to help you reach your potential. We also aim to look after the environment and the communities we serve.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – employer contributions matched up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%
• Sharesave – option to buy Severn Trent shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Retail Offers
• Family-friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

In addition, you’ll receive an annual salary increase while on the programme and an increase when you move into your first paid role.

We are committed to a diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We support groups such as LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, and our broader commitments to Diversity and Inclusion.

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. Roles close on 16 March e-to-face assessments will run through April and May 2026. Estimated start date:
September 2026.

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Note:

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement. We do not sponsor under the Skilled Worker route, so candidates must have right to work without Severn Trent sponsorship.