Finance Apprentice
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/736016/154559
- Location: Ascot
- Job type: Full Time
- Salary: £Competitive plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 12 March 2026
About the role
- Job Title: Finance Apprentice
- Qualification: Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship - 18months
- Location: Ascot Racecourse, Ascot High Street, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 7JX
- £Competitive plus Sodexo Benefits
- 40 hrs / Mon-Fri with occasional requirements to support Race days
- 9am - 5.30pm
- Perks : Race day Tickets, Uniform, Paid study
Job Introduction
Join Sodexo Live! at Ascot Racecourse as a Finance Apprentice and kick-start your career in a fast-paced, high-profile events environment. You’ll support the finance team with reporting, forecasting, reconciliations and invoice processing, working closely with the Commercial Finance Manager and wider finance managers across the business.
This role offers hands-on experience, training in Excel, finance systems, EPOS and financial reporting, and the opportunity to work towards a recognised qualification with mentoring from experienced finance leaders. Someone who is keen to learn, engage with the team, and ready to take initiative will be successful in the role.
What You'll Do:
- Ensure accurate entry of all invoices on a timely basis and ensure accurate month end accruals
- Support operational account leads with forecasting and financial analysis
- Assist with reconciliation of supplier statements, purchase orders and dummies for month end reporting
- Support the process of managing invoices
- Conducting and conclude any audit activity and delivery of action plans
- Support with Race day financial reporting and cash management
- Assist with ad-hoc commercial projects to help support the drive for better cost management and contract efficiency
- Production and communication of relevant statistics
- Assist with Stock takes in Cellar
For a list of responsibilities please view the attached job description
What You Bring:
Essential
- Numerical accuracy and understanding
- Attention to detail
- Comfortable with Excel and Data input
- Eagerness to learn and take initiative
- 5 GCSE’s including Maths and English (grade 4/C and above)
- Willingness to complete the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
- Right to Work: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
- Residency: Must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years before starting the apprenticeship.
- No Overlapping Qualifications: Applicants can’t already hold a qualification at the same level or higher than the one they’re applying for.
Desirable
- Prior work experience in Hospitality industry
Apprenticeships are for all ages, so whether you’ve just left education, returning from a career break or looking for a new direction this could be the perfect opportunity!
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
- Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
- A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
- Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
- Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Full training and full protective uniform supplied.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.
About Sodexo Live!
At Sodexo Live!, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Ascot, United Kingdom, SL5 7JX
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