Finance Apprentice, Amazon

• We welcome individuals from all backgrounds who have a genuine passion for finance and business insight with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills will be paramount, as you must possess the ability to foster a collaborative environment and work effectively with cross-functional teams building trusted and sustainable relationships
• To be successful in this role, you will need to have an eagerness to learn and grow professionally and could take ownership of allocated projects to deliver high quality work with the appropriate timelines
• You also need to be flexible, adapting approaches to assist stakeholders to manage their conflicting priorities as circumstances change
• In cooperation with the UK government, we are offering apprenticeship roles aligned with current funding guidelines. Government funding for Level 7 apprenticeships is generally available to young people early in their careers with the right to live and work in England. You can find full details on the UK government website
• In addition to the above, to qualify for this programme, you must:
• Have the right to live and work in England (if you are on a visa, this needs to enable you to legally work and reside in England for the entire duration of the program)
• Have lived in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years
• Be a resident of the UK for the entire duration of the program
• Not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2026 or later
• Have at least 5 GCSEs C grade (grade 4) or above including Maths and English
• Have 3 A-Levels at minimum grades BBC (or equivalent qualifications)
• Please note, if you have received educational qualifications outside of the UK then we will require a Statement of Comparability to confirm your eligibility for the scheme. Please ensure you obtain one during the application process, through UK ENIC: https://www.enic.org.uk/
• Previous qualifications will be reviewed for funding eligibility and offers are subject to funding approval
• PLEASE NOTE: This position is a 42 month fixed-term contract. You must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship
• This Apprenticeship assumes the candidate has some or little knowledge/experience of the occupation

Desirable

• Amazon strive to be Earth's most customer-centric company where people can find and discover virtually anything they want to buy online
• As we continue to grow and innovate, we're seeking ambitious Finance Apprentices to join our dynamic team
• In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience in financial management while working alongside industry experts, developing expertise in accountancy, taxation, and business strategy
• This is your opportunity to launch your finance career at a company that's redefining the future of commerce, where you'll contribute to strategic business decisions that shape Amazon's future
• As a Finance Apprentice, you’ll learn to analyse complex financial data, provide valuable insights and strategic business advice, partner with key stakeholders and assist organisations in making sustainable financial decisions, audit financial statements, and much more
• A career as an accountancy or taxation professional can be diverse and challenging; it’s not just about putting numbers into a spreadsheet
• You’ll use technical knowledge, skills and experience to guide organisations and people to make responsible and sustainable financial decisions
• Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll have the chance to rotate across three distinct departments – Accounting, Finance and Tax
• This hands on, immersive experience will give you a 360-degree view of the field, empowering you to develop a diverse skillset and discover your true passion
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams on high-impact projects
• Analysing financial data to uncover insights and drive decision-making
• Support data-driven financial decisions
• Participate in client meetings and presentations
• Learn from industry experts through mentorship and training programmes
• Apply your skills to real-world business needs
• You will gain a vast range of useful experiences and skills whilst working towards the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) certification as well as the Level 7 apprenticeship standard
• As a working student your focus is to complete your studies in your 20% off the job time by learning and developing your skills, knowledge and behaviours to work towards successful graduation
• You will be set goals by your training provider and manager to support your studies
• You will build your skills over a 42-month period, starting in September
• These skills will help you develop personally and professionally
• Your apprenticeship will be made up of classroom/virtual based training to cover knowledge, on-the-job training at your Amazon base location, online learning as well as mentoring from our experienced team members
• Please note: Apprentices at Amazon may be assigned to projects across different business areas, which can include work involving sales of products such as alcohol or pork
• We recognise that applicants may have personal or religious considerations related to these areas and encourage candidates to discuss any concerns early in the process so that we can explore possible accommodations early in the process