Title:  Apprentice - Accountancy

Sanctuary is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around 13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.

Apprentice – Accountancy Level 2

Fixed term contract for 15 months

Worcester, initially office based working towards a balance of home and office working.

Starting salary year 1:  £16,489.20

35 hours per week

University isn’t always the answer!

In partnership with our training provider HWGTA, we are offering a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Accountancy

Join one of the largest and most respected organisations in Worcestershire, where you’ll gain hands-on experience across our finance functions. Based at our head office, you’ll rotate through key roles in our shared service centre, building a strong foundational knowledge of financeThis apprenticeship is just the beginning. With the right dedication and performance, you’ll have the chance to continue your journey all the way to becoming a fully qualified accountant – and we’ll be with you every step of the way.

We’re committed to your success, providing the time, support, and resources you need to thrive both in the workplace and in your studies.

What will you do?

You will be working from the Worcester office, in our shared service centre. As part of your job role, you will be asked to complete tasks including processing cashsheets and correcting errors on invoices. All of this will be supported by the team around you, ensuring you are getting the best out of your apprenticeship!

What skills and abilities do I need to have?

We look for candidates who live and breathe our values; Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability - and have a willingness to learn, enthusiasm and dedication.

On top of this, practical skills we are looking for are;

• A minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, or the equivalent including Maths and English
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Why work for us?

One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and commercial services, Sanctuary employs more than 14,000 people and manages over 116,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service. 

Ready to join us?

Our Benefits    

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
• Life Assurance
• Employee Volunteering scheme
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans  
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee platform to access your reward and wellbeing package online, find exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources and recognition tools
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues

Closing Date: June 17 2025

Before you apply, please ensure you have an updated copy of your CV. If you're unsure about any details or have questions about the role, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – apprenticeships@sanctuary.co.uk

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at -  www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team

Check out our Apprentice page to find the process, apprentice stories, FAQ’s and much more -     Apprenticeships | Sanctuary

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference.  We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission.  We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers. 
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
Sanctuary Group is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.