Apprentice - Accountancy; Level 2

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Location:

Worcester, Worcestershire, GB, WR1 3ZQ

Operation:
Sanctuary Group

Closing Date: 04/09/2026

Requisition: 228203

Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Fixed term contract for 15 months

Worcester based with a balance of home and office working

Starting salary year 1: £19,072.44

35 hours per week

In partnership with our training provider HWGTA
, we’re offering a Level 2 Accountancy Apprenticeship - an ideal starting point for students leaving school or sixth form who want to begin a career straight away.

You’ll join one of the largest organisations in Worcestershire
, gaining practical, hands‑on experience across our finance functions. Based at our Head Office, you’ll rotate through key roles within our Shared Service Centre
, helping you build a strong foundation in finance while learning on the job.

This apprenticeship is just the start. With the right commitment and performance, you’ll have the opportunity to progress your training and continue your journey towards becoming a fully qualified accountant
. We’re committed to supporting you every step of the way, providing the time, guidance, and resources you need to succeed both at work and in your studies.

You will be working from the Worcester office, in our shared service centre. As part of your job role, you will be asked to complete tasks including processing cashsheets and correcting errors on invoices. All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship!

We want candidates who understand and can demonstrate a commitment to a career in accountancy.

We look for candidates who live and breathe our values;
Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability - and have a willingness to learn. They should demonstrate enthusiasm and dedication to their interests and commitments.

On top of this, practical skills we are looking for are;

• A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, or the equivalent including Maths and English
• W orking knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)

One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary employs more than 14,000 people and manages over 116,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

Closing Date:4 September 2026

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.