Summary We are looking for a candidate who wants to begin their AAT studies and wishes for a career within the Accounts Payable Team. You will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, ensuring supplier payments are made in accordance with the payment schedule and terms. Wage £27,000 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Discount at all of our restaurants and shops, Pension 3%, Employee Assistance Programme, Wagestream, Bonus Training course Professional accounting technician (level 4) Hours Typical week is Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm with an hour for lunch. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Monday 3 November 2025 Duration 1 year 6 months Positions available 1 Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at work Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all supplier invoices Ensure all invoices have correct approval and audit trail Manage unapproved invoices proactively, chasing approvals Responsible for resolving supplier queries and requests for payment Responsible for providing accurate and timely cash requirements to the Accounts Payable Manager for payment runs Perform supplier statement reconciliations for all key suppliers and resolve any issues identified Look for ways to improve Accounts Payable processes and ways of working Maintain good working relationships with all suppliers and internal customers (Brands, Supply Chain) Where you'll work 3rd Floor Capital House 25 Chapel Street London NW1 5DH Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED Training course Professional accounting technician (level 4) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Collate and analyse financial information, and show how that information can be used most effectively to support value creation within an organisation. Apply accounting principles and adhere to legislation to ensure records are accurate and compliant with law or company policy when delivering accounting activities, such as the financial accounting of single entities, limited companies or partnerships or management accounting activities for an organisation. Apply professional scepticism when undertaking accounting activities to inform and evaluate decision making on the content of true and fair accounts, being alert to conditions that may indicate possible misstatement of financial information due to error or fraud, establishing the facts sensitively and being aware of unconscious bias. Interpret financial information for accounting purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report or account for transaction or undertaking ratio analysis. Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices. Use software packages to assist with accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data. Deliver accounting tasks with a critical eye to transactions and trends, demonstrating a ‘right first time approach’. Use workload management principles to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, and manage time effectively. Use accounting information to add value to the organisation through use of data visualisations, analysis and interpretation, and communicate financial information in a way that facilitates understanding for non-finance stakeholders. Communicate accounting information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications. Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accounting tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion. Collate and analyse financial information, and show how that information can be used most effectively to support value creation within an organisation. Apply accounting principles and adhere to legislation to ensure records are accurate and compliant with law or company policy when delivering accounting activities, such as the financial accounting of single entities, limited companies or partnerships or management accounting activities for an organisation. Apply professional scepticism when undertaking accounting activities to inform and evaluate decision making on the content of true and fair accounts, being alert to conditions that may indicate possible misstatement of financial information due to error or fraud, establishing the facts sensitively and being aware of unconscious bias. Interpret financial information for accounting purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report or account for transaction or undertaking ratio analysis. Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices. Use software packages to assist with accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data. Deliver accounting tasks with a critical eye to transactions and trends, demonstrating a ‘right first time approach’. Use workload management principles to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, and manage time effectively. Use accounting information to add value to the organisation through use of data visualisations, analysis and interpretation, and communicate financial information in a way that facilitates understanding for non-finance stakeholders. Communicate accounting information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications. Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accounting tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion. Training schedule The apprenticeship will be run in conjunction with a recognised financial training provider who will support both your technical and personal development needs. This will entail working towards a professional qualification (AAT) over the course of the 18 months. You will also achieve the Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship Training is delivered by day release at our Kaplans training centres or online Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4/C or above) Mathematics (grade 4/C or above) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Intermediate Excel Time Management skills Other requirements Strong task and time management and self-discipline, with the ability to work methodically, accurately, and within tight deadlines, whilst dealing with interruptions effectively. Good verbal/interpersonal skills: friendly, approachable, inquisitive; able to interact confidently with people across all levels of the business. About this employer The Azzurri Group is one of the UK’s largest and most successful hospitality investment platforms. We operate two leading national Italian full service brands, Zizzi and ASK Italian; the UK’s leading quick-service Italian, Coco di Mama; Ireland’s renowned fast-casual Mexican chain, Boojum; and most recently the world famous, ‘mind-blowing’ fried chicken brand, Dave’s Hot Chicken. We also own Openr, an innovative tech start-up providing a product, pricing and order management technology platform. We employ over 5,000 people and serve over 20 million meals per year. We’re on a mission to build better food businesses that sustain happy, healthy lives – serving better, with food businesses that nourish the needs of our people, our customers, our partners, and our planet. https://www.azzurrigroup.co.uk/ (opens in new tab) Company benefits 50% discount in many of our brands Disability Confident A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview. After this apprenticeship Once the program is complete we hope the successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress into a more senior and permanent role within our finance team. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED apprenticeships@azzurrigroup.co.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000340310.