Finance & Accounting Degree Apprenticeship

• Do you love numbers but don’t want the student debt?
• Want to earn a salary while gaining a fully funded degree from a top university?
• Curious about how real businesses make financial decisions and want to be part of them from day one?
• Looking for a career where your work actually makes a difference to people’s lives?

If that sounds like you, our Finance & Accounting Degree Apprenticeship could be the perfect place to start your career.

Start your finance career with purpose

At Simplyhealth, we’re more than just a company. We’re a certified B Corp, committed to making a positive impact on people, communities, and the environment.

Our Finance teams play a vital role in helping Simplyhealth deliver on its purpose: improving access to healthcare for everyone. From tracking finances and staying compliant to supporting smart decision-making across the business, finance is at the heart of what we do.

This degree apprenticeship gives you the chance to earn while you learn, gain real-world experience in a professional finance environment, and graduate with no student debt.

Why choose a degree apprenticeship at Simplyhealth?

You’ll get the best of both worlds, a full-time job and a fully funded degree.

• Full-time employment from day one
• A fully funded BSc (Hons) degree with the University of Exeter
• AAT Level 4 Diploma included
• Hands-on experience in a professional finance team
• Ongoing support, mentoring, and structured learning
• A welcoming, inclusive culture where your ideas are valued

As a Finance Degree Apprentice, you’ll support key financial activities that help Simplyhealth operate effectively and sustainably. You’ll rotate across different areas of finance, building your skills and discovering where your interests lie.

You’ll work alongside experienced finance professionals, contribute to real business decisions, and develop a strong understanding of how finance supports organisational strategy and long-term success.

During the programme, you will have exposure to and may gain experience in teams such as:

• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Treasury
• Commercial Finance
• Corporate Tax

Skills and behaviours you’ll develop

This apprenticeship is about more than just numbers. You’ll develop the skills and behaviours needed to succeed in a modern finance career, including:

• Putting people first: Using financial insight to support decisions that benefit customers and colleagues
• Working together: Building strong relationships and collaborating across the business
• Clear communication: Explaining financial information in a clear and accessible way
• Taking ownership: Managing deadlines, balancing work and study, and delivering high-quality work
• Problem solving: Analysing data, identifying trends, and thinking critically
• Resilience and adaptability: Managing competing priorities, learning from feedback, and embracing change

These behaviours reflect Simplyhealth’s values and how we work every day.

What we’re looking for

You don’t need previous finance experience, you’ll need to meet the application criteria below plus we’ll be looking for curiosity, motivation, and a willingness to learn.

Application criteria:

• GCSE Maths and English at grades A–B (5–9) or equivalent
• BBB at A-Level (or equivalent), including Maths
• A genuine interest in finance, business, and accounting
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• A positive, proactive mindset

We believe in a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process that helps you show your best self.

1. Initial conversation – A telephone interview with our People Support Manager to learn more about you and your career aspirations
2. Interview – A 60-minute interview with the hiring team, focusing on your behaviours and interest in Simplyhealth
3. Decision – We’ll move quickly once interviews are complete. The successful candidate will complete pre-employment checks, including a basic DBS and credit check