Accounting and Finance Operations Apprentice - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Ltd

OverviewAn excellent opportunity to support Vertex’ Accounting and Finance Operations and get a head start in a career in Finance and Accounting whilst obtaining a valuable professional qualification in the

AAT .

You will gain a better understanding into the Biotechnology industry and support a company that has a clear, important mission to complete in developing and using scientific innovation to provide transformative medicines for people with serious diseases.

Qualification RequirementsGCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above and A levels ideally including maths and/or Economics

Salary£18,500 per annum

Annual salary review with a set progression structure in place.

Benefits

Holiday Allowance

- 28 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays

Pension

- Employee 5%, Employer 3%

Discount schemes

Employee assistance programme

Employee recognition / Aspire Awards

Location

- Vertex Pharmaceuticals (U.K.) Limited, 2 Kingdom St, London W2 6BD

Working Hours

- Monday to Friday, 08:30am – 17:30pm with 1 hour paid lunch break.

Duration

- 45 months

Start Date

- TBC March 2026

Closing Date for Applications

- 30th October 2025

To ApplyTo apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on recruitment@cogentskills.com for assistance

Next StepsSuccessful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email.

The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager along with your application form to decide who is brought through to the final interview.

Job DescriptionThis role will provide an opportunity to understand how Vertex’ Accounting and Finance teams work together and are supported by global systems. It offers a UK and International perspective as the team supports operations in approximately 22 countries.

The first phase of apprenticeship will primarily focus on supporting the Global Accounts Payable team in accurately and compliantly supporting payment of our suppliers’ invoices. During this time, skills such as email management, clear communication and business partnering, KPI management and teamwork will be developed.

The second phase will support our General Ledger Accounting team. Having developed generalist skills through the first year with Accounts Payable and gained an understanding of accounting during studies, this will provide the chance to understand and support the accounting team’s day-to-day work and start to put your AAT training into practice.

You can expect to develop:

Collaboration and teamworking skills

Accounting and operational Finance understanding

Project management and organisational skill

Candidate Requirements

Good written and oral communication skills

Good ability to multitask

Problem solving skills

Good numerical and IT skills

Attention to detail

Enthusiasm, can-do proactive attitude

Resilience and perseverance

Teamwork and consideration to members of team and wider organisation

Highly motivated and drive to develop oneself

Demonstrates reliability and integrity

Training To Be DeliveredQualification to be delivered:

AAT level 3 progressing onto level 4

Apprenticeship Standard:

Assistant Accountant progressing onto Professional accounting technician

Training Provider:

BPP

Delivery model:

Online

Future ProspectsUpon successful completion of the apprenticeship, although there is not a guaranteed full time employee position at Vertex, you will be eligible to apply for open positions.

The training will expose the apprentice to a wide range of skills and competencies which would make them well placed for further study and suitable for many job opportunities in the Finance and Accounting sector.

Things To Be ConsideredPlease ensure that you currently live within or can relocate to a commutable distance of the site.

All applications are to be made through Cogent Skills vacancies. Do not contact the employer.

About Vertex PharmaceuticalsVertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases.

We discovered and developed the first medicines to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF), a rare, life-threatening genetic disease. In addition to clinical development programs in CF, Vertex has more than a dozen ongoing research programs focused on the underlying mechanisms of other serious diseases.

Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, our corporate headquarters is now located in Boston’s Innovation District, and our international headquarters is in London, United Kingdom.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person\''s race, colour, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law.

Culture and Values:

At Vertex we are committed to fostering a culture based on our values. We bring together the brightest minds from all walks of life and offer our employees an environment where they can be their best selves and perform their best ..... full job details .....