Finance Apprentice

About Drive

Drive is a not-for-profit social care organisation that supports people to live the life that matters to them. We believe in compassion, inclusion and empowerment — for the people we support and for our colleagues.

Our teams work in a friendly, positive environment where learning is encouraged and everyone’s contribution genuinely matters.

Are you interested in numbers, problem-solving and how organisations manage their finances?

Drive is offering a fantastic opportunity to begin your career in finance and accounting. As our Finance Apprentice, you’ll gain hands‑on experience supporting our Finance Team while working towards a fully funded AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) qualification.

You’ll gain practical experience in bookkeeping, accounting records, financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations and business finance, developing the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in the finance profession.

You’ll be part of a supportive team, learning from experienced colleagues and gaining valuable workplace experience alongside your studies. The role has been designed to support progression through AAT qualifications and provide a strong foundation for future finance careers.

• Enjoys working with numbers and data
• Has strong attention to detail
• Likes solving problems and being organised
• Wants a career in finance, accounting or business
• Enjoys learning new systems and processes

As part of the apprenticeship, you’ll gain experience in:

• Bookkeeping and accounting records
• Purchase and sales ledger processes
• Bank reconciliations and financial controls
• Microsoft Excel and financial systems
• Budget monitoring and management reporting
• Professional ethics and financial governance

You’ll work closely with the Finance Team while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for a recognised AAT qualification.

• Fully funded AAT qualification
• Dedicated support from experienced finance professionals
• Real workplace experience from day one
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and confidence
• Potential progression opportunities upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

We’re keen to move quickly with this apprenticeship opportunity to ensure the successful candidate is able to begin their AAT programme with our training provider.

• Interviews: Tuesday 11 August and Wednesday 12 August 2026

The apprenticeship programme begins on 8 September 2026
, so the successful candidate will need to complete all pre-employment checks and onboarding activities before this date.