Accounts Assistant Level 3 Apprentice

MSX International

Colchester, Essex

7 months ago

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Posted: 19 Sep 2025 (7 months ago)

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As an Account Assistant Apprentice, you’ll play a key part in supporting our CTO Organisation with budget management, financial efficiency, and forecasting. You’ll work closely with our leadership team, helping to manage the CTO budget and providing valuable insights to drive smart financial decisions. You’ll also collaborate with our Global Finance Team, gaining exposure to international finance operations and best practices. A unique aspect of this role is working with our Cloud Centre of Excellence, where you’ll learn how cloud services are billed and help ensure accurate and efficient cost management. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your finance skills in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.
What You’ll Be Doing

Supporting the CTO leadership team with budget planning, tracking, and forecasting
Assisting with monthly and quarterly financial reporting
Engaging with the Global Finance Team to ensure alignment and share best practices
Consolidating contracts, identifying contract owners and documenting spend and renewal details
Working with the Cloud Centre of Excellence to understand cloud billing and support cost allocation
Helping to identify opportunities for financial efficiency and process improvement
Using Excel and finance systems to analyse data and prepare reports
Building relationships across IT, finance, and cloud teams
Learning on the job while studying towards your Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
Qualifications
A keen interest in finance, technology, and how they work together
Strong attention to detail and a love of numbers
Good communication skills and a collaborative approach
Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Eager to learn, with a proactive and positive attitude
5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English
You must be eligible to work in the UK and not already hold a Level 3 (or higher) qualification in accountancy
Working pattern and location
40 hours per week
Monday-Friday
Hybrid working
Ideal candidate location: Colchester
What’s In It For You?
25 days annual leave per year
Cash back health care scheme
Life Assurance
A structured apprenticeship programme with real responsibility from day one
Support from experienced mentors and a friendly, inclusive team
Hybrid working options and a modern, tech-focused environment
Opportunities to work with global teams and cutting-edge cloud technology
Study support and paid time for apprenticeship learning
Great career prospects in finance, IT, or both!
You can learn more about MSX International on our website: MSX International

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