Who are we?
We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.
The roleWhat will you be doing?
Finance Apprenticeship – Build Your Career in FinanceLocation: Dorking – At least 3 days per week
Looking to start your career in Finance? Join us as a Finance Apprentice and gain hands-on experience across Financial Reporting and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). You'll develop technical, analytical and commercial skills while studying towards a professional finance qualification and supporting real business decisions.
Why This Role Matters
Finance helps the business understand performance, make informed decisions and plan for the future. As a Finance Apprentice, you'll gain exposure to reporting, analysis, planning and forecasting activities while working alongside experienced finance professionals and studying towards a recognised professional qualification.
What You'll Be Doing
As part of our Finance team, you will:
• Support financial reporting and planning activities.
• Assist with financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting.
• Develop skills in finance systems, reporting tools and Excel.
• Work with colleagues across Finance and the wider business.
• Take ownership of tasks and deliver accurate work to deadlines.
• Help improve processes and identify efficiencies.
• Build commercial understanding of how financial performance supports business goals.
• Study towards a Level 7 Finance Apprenticeship and ACCA or CIMA qualification.
Skills You'll Develop
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
• Finance Systems & Excel
• Data Analysis & Insight
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Problem Solving
• Continuous Improvement
• Commercial Awareness
Why This Role Rocks
• Gain hands-on experience in a professional Finance function.
• Earn while you study towards an ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Work on real business challenges and financial decisions.
• Build technical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Learn from experienced Finance professionals.
• Create strong foundations for a long-term career in Finance.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for people who are eager to learn, enjoy working with numbers and want to build a successful career in Finance.
• Analytical – You enjoy working with data, solving problems and spotting trends.
• Curious – You ask questions, seek to understand how businesses operate and are keen to learn.
• Organised – You can manage priorities, meet deadlines and maintain attention to detail.
• Collaborative – You work well with others and build positive working relationships.
• Accountable – You take ownership of your work and strive for accuracy and quality.
• Resilient – You remain focused when managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Commercially Aware – You're interested in how financial information supports business performance and decision-making.
• Trustworthy – You handle sensitive information with integrity and always do the right thing.
• Proactive – You look for opportunities to improve, contribute ideas and continue developing your skills.
• Committed to Learning – You're motivated to complete your professional qualification and continuously develop your knowledge.
What will you bring?
We’re looking for motivated individuals who are ready to take the next step in their journey.
To join this apprenticeship, you’ll need:
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at Grade 5/B or above.
- Currently studying and due to complete a Level 3 qualification, such as:
- A Levels (particularly Maths, Business Studies, Economics, Accounting or Further Maths)
- T Level in Accounting
- T Level in Finance
- BTEC Extended Diploma in Business, Finance or Accounting
- AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
- Level 3 Apprenticeship in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
- A genuine interest in Finance, Accounting and Business.
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- An interest in working towards a professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA.
- Be available for full time work from October 2026 when our apprentice roles start. Have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for at least 3 years by the start of the apprenticeship in October 2026.
- Be eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
Qualification & Training Provider
The Accountancy L7 apprenticeship is a hands-on and inspiring programme aligned with the ST0001 standard. It will provide you with the knowledge and foundation to grow your career in Finance.
- Duration of apprenticeship: 36 Months
- Training Provider: BPP Professional Education
Why join us?
At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.
As a part of our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, we actively encourage applications from those with disabilities and those with long-term health conditions.
If you meet the essential criteria for the role and choose to opt in to the scheme during your application, you will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.
If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.
Company:
Unum UKSkills Required
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at Grade 5/B or above.
- Currently studying and due to complete a Level 3 qualification (A Levels, T Level, BTEC Extended Diploma, AAT Level 3, or Level 3 Apprenticeship).
- Genuine interest in Finance, Accounting and Business.
- Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in working towards a professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA.
- Available for full-time work from October 2026 when the apprentice roles start.
- Have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for at least 3 years by the start of the apprenticeship in October 2026.
- Be eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
Unum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unum and has not been reviewed or approved by Unum.
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Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as starting day one and include medical coverage along with employer-provided life, short-term disability, and long-term disability. On-site amenities like a gym and café are also part of the health-and-extras package in some locations.
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Retirement Support — The retirement offering is positioned as a standout through a high employer 401(k) contribution. This retirement support is repeatedly framed as a key draw within the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is characterized as generous, with additional personal days and company closure days also described. The time-off program is presented as broader than many peers on paper.
Unum Insights
What We Do
Unum is a company of people serving people. A Fortune 500 company, we help millions of people gain affordable access to disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision benefits through the workplace — benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures. Our products and services meet the needs of a diverse workforce that includes four generations, growing ethnic diversity and changing family dynamics. A strong commitment to social responsibility is one of Unum's core values. In fact, we place particular emphasis on contributing to positive change in the communities in which we live and work. Helping our communities become better is a natural extension of the commitment we make each and every day to our customers — to help employers manage their businesses and employees protect their families and livelihoods. We look forward to sharing industry news, community involvement, recognition and other info we hope you find interesting and informative. We encourage your comments and feedback so we can be a valuable resource for you and get to know you a little better.
