SharkNinjaLtd
Wage: £23,000 a year
Training course: Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7)
Hours: Monday to Friday
Start date: Monday 3 August 2026
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 1
Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Start your career today with a Level 7 apprenticeship with SharkNinja and Kaplan. You will be dealing with financial reporting, accounts and planning whilst working towards the ACCA Level 7 qualification.
Wage £23,000 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Accountancy or taxation professional (level 7) Hours Monday to Friday Shifts to be confirmed 40 hours a week Start date Monday 3 August 2026 Duration 3 years Positions available 1
The Role
We are looking for a driven and ambitious individual to join our Finance team as a Level 7 ACCA Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a high-growth, global business while studying towards a fully funded ACCA qualification.
You will rotate across key areas of Finance, developing a strong technical foundation while building commercial awareness and partnering skills.
Job Duties:
Deliver sharp cost insights through detailed nominal analysis Ensure accurate accruals and prepayments Provide clear commentary on performance Flag risks and opportunities for FP&A Flag and resolve disputes with stakeholders Handle any additional activities required for accurate and timely processing Transactional finance processing Analyse AP/AR ageing and trends From day one, you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, challenge thinking and take ownership of your development This is a varied role, and responsibilities may evolve throughout the four-year programme to reflect business needs and your development
3150 Century Way, Thorpe ParkLeedsUKLS15 8ZB
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Course contents Build trusted and sustainable relationships with individuals and organisations. Consistently support individuals and collaborate to achieve results as part of a team.Influence the impact of business decisions on relevant and affected communities based on an appreciation of different organisations and the environments in which they operate.Communicate in a clear, articulate and appropriate manner. Adapt communications to suit different situations, individuals or teams.Identify ethical dilemmas, understand the implications and behave appropriately. Understand their legal responsibilities, both within the letter and the spirit of the law, as well as be aware of the procedures for reporting concerns over potentially unethical activities.Take ownership of allocated projects and effectively manage their own time and the time of others. Demonstrate good project management skills to deliver high quality work within the appropriate timeline. Act as a role model and motivate others to deliver results.Evaluate information quickly and draw accurate conclusions. Assess a problem from multiple angles to ensure all relevant issues are considered. Gather the appropriate facts and evidence in order to make decisions effectively.
ACCA Level 7
There are three levels including Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional.
Applied Knowledge helps you understand the role of accounting in the business environment, and develop the practical skills and techniques expected of an accountant working in business.
The area you will cover include:
Business and Technology Management Accounting Financial Accounting
Applied Skills encourages you to develop a broad understanding of the role of accounting in business, and how to interpret financial information.
The area you will cover include:
Corporate and business law (ENG) (LW) Performance Management (PM) Taxation (TX-UK) Financial Reporting (FR) Audit and Assurance (AA) Financial Management (FM)
By studying Strategic Professional, you’ll learn advanced techniques, skills, and the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operating at a senior level. Once you’ve successfully passed you can apply to be a full member of ACCA.
The area you will cover include:
Essentials
Strategic Business Leader Strategic Business Reporting
Options
Advanced Financial Management Advanced Performance Management Advanced Taxation Advanced Audit and Assurance
The Apprenticeship standard details the essential Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours that somebody would need to demonstrate to be successful in this job role, this includes, Business Awareness, Ethics, Communication, Leadership, Planning and Prioritisation and Problem Solving. Apprentices will need to show they are competent in all the areas detailed in the standard when they take End Point Assessment.
The Knowledge areas of the standard will typically be covered through completion of the qualification. Skills and Behaviours are developed through workshops, e-learning, workplace training and practical experience provided ‘on-the-job’.
GCSE or equivalent in:
Basic Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C)Standard English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
A Level or equivalent in:
Any (grade A-B)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative
At SharkNinja, our purpose is simple: positively impact people’s lives every day in every home around the world. We are disruptors, innovators and problem-solvers. Our culture is fast-paced, ambitious and performance-driven. We think big, move fast and are not afraid to challenge and be challenged. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow quickly, take ownership early and make a real impact, this is it.
Structured rotations across Finance Dedicated line manager and buddy support
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