Finance Apprentice

This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone starting a career in finance, providing hands‑on experience within a professional finance team. The apprentice will gain practical exposure to financial processes and contribute to the smooth running of the department while building a strong foundation for future progression in finance.

The Finance Apprentice will support the smooth running of the finance team. They will assist with processing invoices and purchase orders, help manage accounts payable and receivable, and ensure financial records are accurate and well‑maintained. The apprentice will also help with petty cash, support month‑end and year‑end accounting activities, and prepare basic financial reports. They will input and check data using accounting software such as Sage and provide general administrative support.

Throughout the role, they will take part in training to develop their financial knowledge and practical skills.

We are a charity that exists to transform lives through delivering impactful services across Sandwell and the surrounding areas. We work collaboratively with public, private and voluntary organisations, educational settings and other partners to design and deliver sustainable innovative solutions to improve the lives of children, families, young people and adults from early years to end of life care.

• 28 Days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday (pro rata for part time employees)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on‑site parking
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Exclusive deals and discounts on products and services
• Friendly and supportive working environment

Murray Hall Community Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and invite potential applicants to contact us to identify any additional support they may require to enable them to make an application.

To apply:

Email your completed application form to  or post to: HR Recruitment, Murray Hall Community Trust, The Bridge, St Marks Road, Tipton, West Midlands DY4 0SL
by the closing date 18/03/2026.

Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw our job advertisements earlier than the published expiry date. Therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible.

• Assisting with processing invoices and purchase orders
• Supporting the accounts payable and receivable functions
• Helping to maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Assisting with petty cash management
• Supporting month‑end and year‑end financial closing activities
• Helping to prepare basic financial reports and summaries
• Learning to use accounting software, such as Sage or similar systems
• Assisting with data entry and ensuring accuracy of financial data
• Supporting the finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks
• Participating in training sessions to develop financial knowledge and skills

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively
• Willingness to learn and develop new financial skills
• Good organisational and time management skills

• Not essential but would be an advantage

• Basic understanding of finance and accounting principles
• Familiarity with numerical data and working with figures
• Awareness of common financial processes such as invoicing and reconciliations
• Basic IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other office software

• No formal finance qualifications are required at the start

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.