Finance assistant
Location: Leeds
Salary: £27,300
Apprenticeship: Level 2 Accounts Assistant (including AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting)
Trainee Reconciliations Administrator Apprenticeship – Kick-start Your Career with ii
Join the UK’s number one flat-fee investment platform and become part of a community dedicated to helping people take control of their financial future. With almost 30 years of experience, Interactive Investor (ii) serves over 420,000 customers and is recognised for its award-winning customer service and expert insights.
We are now looking for a motivated individual to join our Reconciliations team as a Trainee Reconciliations Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial operations while working towards a nationally recognised qualification through a structured 12-month apprenticeship.
Responsibilities:
Support the Reconciliations Manager in monitoring and allocating process exceptions
Investigate and assign exceptions using the bespoke Accurate Reconciliation System
Learn the importance of precise record-keeping with the firm's system (Figaro)
Collaborate with various teams across Operations including Finance, Client Cash and Corporate Actions
Understand and apply bookkeeping principles to reconciliation processes
Develop skills through our training and competence scheme
Maintain compliance with regulatory standards, including FCA rules and CASS regulations
Ideal Candidate:
We’re looking for someone who is:
A clear communicator and strong team player
Passionate, driven, and committed to achieving great outcomes
Fast-moving, decisive, and owns their responsibilities
Open to challenge and not afraid to question the status quo
Eligibility Requirements:
Aged 18 or over by 1st September 2025
A UK/EEA citizen or resident in the UK/EEA continuously for the past 3 years
Eligible to work in the UK and not currently in full-time education
Holds GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at grades A*-C (9–4)
Must not hold a qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject
What We Offer:
A competitive starting salary of £27,300
A 12-month Level 2 Accounts Assistant apprenticeship with full support
A recognised AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting
Real-world experience in a fast-paced, high-performing operations team
A collaborative and supportive culture that values growth and development
Assessment Centre: July 2025
Start Date: Monday 1st September 2025
interested?
Use the form below to apply, or email joe.gosling@end2endtalentsolution.com