Finance Apprentice (Revenue Control)

• Supporting the set-up and maintenance of project and client information within our finance systems.
• Assisting with billing processes, including preparing invoices and checking financial information for accuracy.
• Monitoring timesheets and supporting colleagues to ensure information is recorded correctly and on time.
• Helping maintain accurate financial records and supporting the production of reports.
• Managing queries received by the Revenue Team and providing administrative support to colleagues across the business.
• Building relationships with teams throughout Bidwells and learning how finance supports the wider organisation.
• Assisting with wider finance projects and process improvements as your skills and confidence develop.

This apprenticeship is designed to provide a strong foundation for a long-term career in finance. The successful apprentice will have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Revenue Controller role, where they can continue to develop their technical knowledge, take on increased responsibility and explore further career development opportunities within the Finance Team and wider business.

We are a leading real estate adviser specialising in the UK’s most pioneering sectors: science & technology, sustainability, and modern living solutions.

With decades of experience as the UK’s leading adviser in science & technology real estate and renewables, we have shaped these vital property sectors and established a strong presence in needs-based asset classes, such as operational living.

Today, our team of 620+ experts manage over £5.2 billion in property assets, and we manage or advise on over 4 million acres of the UK’s countryside and coastline, leading in forestry, natural capital, and sustainable investment.

Benefits

We have more service streams than any other property consultancy, providing a range of career paths and lots of room to progress across our national office network.

We offer competitive salary packages, and the chance to benefit from the success of the business through our profit share schemes. We expect our people to enjoy working hard, so we actively encourage them to enjoy their time outside of work too. Social events have included nights out, a running club, cricket, rowing, rounders, hockey, summer parties and team events.

See our benefits page here:

https://www.bidwells.co.uk/work-with-us/benefits/

Apprenticeships & Degree Apprenticeships

Our Apprenticeship programme allows talented individuals to build a successful career in real estate whilst gaining a salary, on the job and formal training as well as a recognised qualification at the end.

Across our business, we offer many Apprenticeships and Degree Apprenticeships, ranging from Accountancy to Chartered Surveying. Whatever your age and whatever your background, you could find working in real estate is the career for you!

For all apprenticeships, you will be given time off every week to study towards your qualification. Depending on your provider, taught sessions could be in person or online. You can also use your off-the-job learning time to conduct independent study!

Apprenticeships

Our Level 2 – 4 Apprenticeships take between 12-24 months to complete!

We offer Apprenticeships in:

Accountancy (Business Administration, AAT, ACCA, ACA or CIMA qualification)

Marketing (CIM qualification)

HR (CIPD qualification)

Property Management

Facilities Management

IT

Administration

Requirements:

• Grades in English and Maths Level 5/C or above
• 18 years +
• Passionate about embarking on a career within your designated discipline

Degree Apprenticeships

Our RICS Chartered Surveying Degree Apprenticeships are typically 5-year courses. They involve part-time degree study where the taught sessions happen in person at University or via remote sessions. You will also be given adequate time to conduct independent study. Full on the job training and support will be provided and we will also support you through your APC to ensure you become a fully qualified Surveyor!

We offer degree apprenticeships in:

• Building Surveying
• Project Management
• Rural Surveying
• Planning

Requirements:

• Minimum of B, B, C at A Level (or equivalent)
• 18 years +
• GCSE in English and Maths Level 5/C or above
• Passionate about a real estate career

• Generous salary and group bonus scheme
• Up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more
• Continuous learning, study support & promotion opportunities
• Work-Life Balance - we value your well-being and offer agile working to support it

Any employment offer made is contingent on you obtaining and maintaining the right to work and reside legally in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates who have their own right to work within the UK, where you can maintain and demonstrate your right to work throughout the duration of your employment.

Bidwells are unable to sponsor candidates for this role as the Home Office's eligibility criteria will not be satisfied.