Job Description
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life.
Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
What you’ll be doing
We’re excited to offer this brand-new programme to an enthusiastic individual to join our Finance team as Finance Administrator.
Our Business Administration Apprenticeship is a 2-year programme that provides a blend of on and off the job learning, exposure, experience, and education so that you can develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to kickstart your career.
You will be working towards a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship delivered through our partner RHG Consulting and will provide essential financial, administrative, and clerical support to ensure the smooth running of our Finance function.
You’ll learn how to process invoices and payments, manage financial data, and deliver excellent customer service by working in our Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams.
Other responsibilities include:
· Handle daily financial transactions accurately and quickly.
· Make sure payments and receipts are recorded correctly and on time.
· Enter and match documents in the finance system.
· Answer finance questions by email or phone and pass them on if needed.
· Check transaction data against outside sources to confirm it’s correct.
· Create reports to help the Finance team make decisions.
· Record and report any errors or issues in transactions and track performance.
You will be based in our Manton Wood site in Worksop, working Mon-Fri, from 8:30 until 5pm.
You will gain experience in…
· How finance systems and processes work
· Entering data and creating reports
· Communicating and providing customer service in a finance setting
· Managing your time and prioritising tasks
· Using Microsoft Excel and other finance software
We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of nationality or background. However, applicants must have (or be able to obtain) the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.
What happens next?
Applications close on 18th Feb 2026, however if there are high volumes of applications, we may close early.
Upon successful telephone screening, you will be invited to attend a virtual Assessment Centre which will take place will take place between Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18 March 2026.
If successful after the virtual assessment centre, you’ll be invited to attend a face to face assessment at one of our Greencore sites between Tuesday 14 April and Thursday 16 April 2026.
Induction and enrolment for this role will take place at the end of August and the duration of September.
About the Company
Why Greencore?
Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we’re one of the UK’s leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better.
As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we’re proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life.
Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.
Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.
What do you need?
What we’re looking for
· A strong attention to detail
· Excellent communication skills
· Computer literate, ideally with some knowledge of Excel
· Organised and able to manage workload effectively
· Willingness to learn and develop new skills
· A team player who is driven and decisive
· This role is ideal for someone looking to start their career in finance and administration, gaining hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
To join our programme, you will need…
· 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4/C or above (includes Maths and English).
· A genuine interest in finance and administration
· The right to live and work in the UK.
Join us and you'll get
What you’ll get
· Starting salary: £25,700 per year
· Dedicated support, coaching and mentoring from experienced professionals to help you grow.
· Opportunities to develop through our Grow with Greencore offer, as well as dedicated Early Careers learning events A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
· Time allocated to meet the learning requirements of your apprenticeship.
· Wellbeing benefits at no cost, including Virtual GP, annual health check, mental health and nutritional consultations, Adult Care helpline, and on-site physio.
· Pension up to 8% matched
· Holiday buying
· Company share save scheme to invest in your success.
· Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform for everyday savings.
We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of nationality or background. However, applicants must have (or be able to obtain) the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme.
What happens next?
Applications close on 18th Feb 2026, however if there are high volumes of applications, we may close early.
Upon successful telephone screening, you will be invited to attend a virtual Assessment Centre which will take place will take place between Tuesday 17 - Wednesday 18 March 2026.
If successful after the virtual assessment centre, you’ll be invited to attend a face to face assessment at one of our Greencore sites between Tuesday 14 April and Thursday 16 April 2026.
Induction and enrolment for this role will take place at the end of August and the duration of September.