Finance Apprentice
Location: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0PX
Salary: Competitive
Employment Type: (Full-Time/Part-Time/Casual – Hours Per Week)
About Us
Lancashire Cricket was formed in 1864 and is one of eighteen first-class counties within the domestic structure of England and Wales. Driven by our values, we are here to win, inspire play and make memories with the vision of being the best place to enjoy cricket in the world.
Emirates Old Trafford, home of Lancashire Cricket, is an award-winning world-class stadium and venue. It is recognised as one of the UK’s most prestigious venues for sport, business, leisure and entertainment with a capacity of up to 50,000 people for concerts; 26,000 for international cricket matches; meetings and events spaces for up to 2,000 delegates; a four-star hotel with 250 rooms; and an on-site Caffè Nero. It’s a unique place to build a career where no two days are ever the same!
The Opportunity
This apprenticeship role will initially lead towards achievement of an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, with potential to achieve Level 4. Training, support and development will be provided to help the apprentice progress towards full competence across the required range of activities. Achievement of this qualification at level 2 reflects the ability to identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to complete tasks and address problems that have a measure of complexity. It includes taking responsibility for initiating and completing tasks and procedures as well as exercising autonomy and judgement within limited parameters
What You’ll Be Doing
- Undertake a learning and development programme leading to an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting as part of an apprenticeship.
- Pro-actively participate in their own development plan as agreed with the line manager and assessor.
- Assist with the preparation and processing of invoices, expenses, payments, and receipts.
- Support the reconciliation of bank statements and financial records.
- Liaising with others across the organisation to support order processing, goods receipting, authorisations and appropriate controls within the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes.
- Processing of supplier invoices and payments, handling and resolving queries that arise.
- Processing basic journals and completing account reconciliations.
- Undertaking other regular and ad hoc accounting or administrative activities, as required.
- Attend and contribute to team meetings.
- Become fully aware of and actively complying with Lancashire Cricket Club’s policies and procedures relevant to your own responsibilities and to corporate policies.
What You’ll Bring
- A minimum of 5 GCSE passes, including GCSE English and Mathematics.
- A minimum of 2 A Level passes.
- Experience using MS Office applications effectively, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Understanding of the basic principles of finance and/or business.
- Ability to organise and prioritise multiple work demands sensibly and logically.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, to be able to communicate information clearly and concisely with others.
- Experience of working in a team and independently to deliver against strict timescales.
- Ability to analyse and compile data and information in a clear format accurately and with attention to detail.
What We Offer
At Lancashire Cricket, we take pride in our people and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and rewarding workplace. Our benefits package is designed to support wellbeing, flexibility, and development at every stage of your career.
Wellbeing & security
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Health Cash Plan covering everyday healthcare costs (including optical and dental)
- Confidential on-site counsellor
Work-life balance
- Enhanced annual leave, increasing with length of service
- Annual leave purchasing scheme
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and TOIL (where role requirements allow)
Family & life moments
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- Additional paid leave including birthday leave, grandparent leave, pet adoption leave, and moving house leave
Development & community
- One paid volunteer day each year
- Up to five personal development days annually
- Career break opportunities (subject to eligibility)
Being part of Lancashire Cricket
- Two Lancashire Cricket Club memberships
- Staff discounts across on-site retail, the Club shop, Caffè Nero and Hilton Garden Inn
- Regular team events and colleague recognition awards
Safeguarding Statement
Lancashire Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues to share this commitment and to support a culture where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Lancashire Cricket proudly agrees to, and abides by, the ECB Safe Hands Policy.
For roles involving regulated activity or contact with children, young people, or adults at risk, Lancashire Cricket operates safer recruitment processes. This includes the requirement to complete the appropriate level of ECB DBS clearance before employment can commence, if this role is classified as a regulated activity.
Equal Opportunities
We look forward to hearing from you if you have skills that support our future vision. Lancashire Cricket is an equal opportunities organisation, and we are committed to providing new opportunities and striving for greater diversity. We welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds.
It is a priority for Lancashire Cricket to ensure our Club appropriately reflects the communities we serve across the North-West. In line with Sport England Guidance, we welcome applications from individuals with the appropriate skills and experience that can contribute to improving diversity of representation and thinking across the Club.