Job Title: Finance Accountant Apprentice
Salary: £23,500
Permanent | Full Time | Office based in Huntingdon (Hybrid Working Available)
Start date: March 2026
Right to Work in the UK: To be considered for this role you must currently have right to work in the UK.
Are you passionate about finance and have recently completed your A Levels - including Maths? Do you want to study towards a fully funded Professional accounting technician Level 4?
This Accountancy Apprenticeship is designed for college leavers looking to kick-start their career while studying towards a professional qualification.
Your future counts. Lets shape it together.
At Anglian Water, we know that great ideas come from diverse perspectives. Thats why were looking for someone whos curious, driven, and ready to grow-no matter your background or where your journey started.
Were offering a unique opportunity for 2 apprentices to join our Finance team and complete a fully funded qualification, gaining real-world experience across our finance functions. Youll be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and doing the right thing-for our customers, our communities, and the environment.
What will you be doing?
As our valued apprentice, youll play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records for the organisations assets - from acquisition through to disposal - ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. Youll be supported by experienced finance professionals and gain valuable insight into how large-scale financial operations are managed.
Youll be supported every step of the way as you work towards your AAT qualification, with opportunities to progress and shape your future in finance.
During your apprenticeship you will rotate every 9 months between the teams within Finance. This will give you an in-depth understanding of the team and the business!
What were looking for
* Currently qualified at A-Level, BTEC, or equivalent qualification in Maths, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
* Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
* A strong communicator who enjoys working with others
* Good organisational and time management abilities
* Please note that due to funding we are unable to consider applications from candidates who hold a degree-level or higher qualification in Maths, Finance, Accountancy, or related fields.
As a valued employee, youll be entitled to
* Professional accounting technician Level 4
* Personal private healthcare
* 25 days annual leave (rising with service)
* Competitive pension scheme - we double-match your contributions up to 6%
* Annual bonus scheme
* Flexible benefits tailored to your well-being and lifestyle
* Hybrid working - split your time between home and our Huntingdon
Diversity and Inclusion
At Anglian Water, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their background, gender, ethnicity, or any other characteristic. We actively encourage applications from women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, and other underrepresented groups in the engineering and operations fields.
Your learning journey
As part of our commitment to helping you grow and thrive; youll be studying at college, chosen by us, one day a week. This is just one of the ways we invest in your development-empowering you to reach your full potential while making a positive difference for our customers, communities, and the environment.
Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026
Next Steps: As part of your application, youll be asked to answer screening questions to help us learn more about you and your motivations for applying. If shortlisted, youll be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre on either Monday 2nd February or Tuesday 3rd February 2026 at Lancaster House office in Huntingdon.