Job Title: Finance Assistant Apprentice
Start Date: August 2025
Location: Malvern, UK
About the Role:
Malvern Panalytical are committed to developing the next generation of recruits through the apprentice scheme. Apprentices will work towards formal apprenticeship qualifications whilst making a valuable contribution to the business under the guidance of experienced mentors, line managers and tutors. Together, apprentices will develop the knowledge, skills, and work habits needed to excel in their careers.
The apprentice will have a structured rotational programme across the Finance function to have hands on experience within each of the departments, incorporating: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Finance Reporting & Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A).
Fully funded training will be provided by BPP where you will be supported through AAT level 3 and level 4 qualifications over your 3 year apprenticeship.
Reporting to the Early Careers lead within Finance, apprentices will also be paired with an experienced mentor for the duration of the apprenticeship. Day to day workload management will switch to the relevant host department as the programme progresses. The partner training provider will also appoint a tutor to support the apprentice through completion of the apprenticeship standard requirements and end point assessment. There are currently two other finance apprentices at MP who will support you during you qualifications.
What you'll do:
- Naturally inquisitive & confident to ask questions/seek clarity
- Able to build professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
- Approachable and happy to work as part of a team.
- Positively receiving constructive feedback
- Supporting the finance function through gaining of finance experience across multiple teams and passing all AAT exams.
- Completing business requests on time and to a high standard based on prioritisation.
- Participation and passing of assigned Studies.
- Ensuring finance activities meet standards and policy guidelines.
Qualifications
- English and Maths GCSE grade 4(C) or higher
- A-Levels grade C or higher
- Other related qualifications in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Information Systems
Skills & Experience
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint & Word
- Confident, proactive and results driven.
- Teamwork with people and teams
- Willingness to learn with a commitment to growth in their role
- Methodical and thorough approach to tasks
Why you should join Malvern Panalytical:
- Be a part of an ambitious, fast-growing, international company with a friendly and inclusive culture.
- Drive growth within a leading global organisation whose purpose is to work with our customers, to make the world a better place
- Be a key member of our team in our amazing Malvern offices, with a hybrid working model
- Access to an onsite restaurant
- Gym discounts
- Volunteering days and much more
About Malvern Panalytical
Malvern Panalytical is a global leader in the analytics of material and life sciences.
We unleash the power of small things to make big things happen for our customers.
Our vision is to make the world cleaner, healthier, and more productive.
We partner with our customers to make their solutions possible through the power of
precision measurements, our expertise, trusted data, and insights. Our people are
partners in discovery. We collaborate with our customers and with each other to
discover new possibilities and achieve breakthroughs. Our culture is a healthy, high-
performance culture shaped by our values: Own it, Aim High and Be True.
We’re committed to Net Zero in our own operations by 2030 and in our total value
chain by 2040. With over 2300 employees across the globe, we are part of Spectris
plc, the world-leading precision measurement group.
Malvern Panalytical. We’re BIG on small™
Malvern Panalytical, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive
culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. Changing the world isn’t
something you can do on your own, or with a single way of thinking; it takes a wide collection
of experiences, stories, knowledge, and expertise. We encourage applications from
underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. We are an inclusive
organization and we prize diversity. Your unique perspective is important to us.