"Finance Apprentice"

Newcastle University

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Salary per annum: £14,811 if aged under 18
£19,302 if 18 to 20
£23,568 if 21 or over

The Role

Kickstart Your Career in Credit Control - Get Paid to Learn!

Ready to take your first step into the world of credit control in our dedicated Tuition Fees Credit Control Team - and get paid while you do it? We've got an amazing opportunity for you to launch your career through our Finance Apprenticeship Scheme at Newcastle University!

Here's the deal
Earn while you learn:

• Gain real-world finance experience.
• Work towards your CICM Credit Controller and Debt Collection Specialist qualification.
• Get expert support from pros who’ve been there and done it.

Over 3 to 4 years, you'll mix hands-on experience within our dedicated Credit Control team with high-quality training from our external CICM training provider. You'll learn how to manage customer accounts, handle queries, support debt recovery processes, and help keep the University's finances running smoothly.

By the end, you'll have the skills, confidence and professional qualification to become a high-performing credit control specialist - all while building your career and your bank balance.

We're looking for motivated, curious and committed people who want more than just a job. If you enjoy working with people, solving problems and keeping things organised, this could be the perfect place to start your career.

Supporting the Finance team in the provision of tuition fees credit control, providing a high-quality service to internal and external customers, with a particular focus on student billing, debt collection processes and customer account management.

Build knowledge and experience of working within a large finance team and undertake professional study as an apprentice working towards completion of an approved finance qualification (e.g. AAT Level 2 Finance Apprentice, with progression to AAT Level 3 Assistant Accountant, or CICM Level 2 Credit Controller, with progression to Level 3 Credit Controller and Debt Collection Specialist. Qualification is dependent upon placement).

Let's build your future together.

For an informal discussion about this vacancy please contact John Davison.

The closing date for this role will be Sunday, 4th January 2026 and the assessment day will take place on Friday, 16th January.