Summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Accountant Apprentice to support the Finance and Accounts team with the day-to-day running of the finance function. Full training will be provided, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience.
Wage
£16,640 a year
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 08.30-17.00.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 6 July 2026
Duration
1 year 7 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
* Supporting month-end duties by assisting with updating and reconciling the financial ledgers
* Prepare and post authorised journals to the nominal ledger
* Assist the Management Accountant to prepare forecast and budgetary information
* Prepare a monthly cost analysis of various overhead costs
* Input purchase ledger invoices, credit notes and debit notes into the finance system
* Match supplier invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
* Approve authorised invoices, credit notes and debit notes for payment
* Run month-end and mid-month payment runs for approval
* Reconcile supplier balances with supplier statements
* Set up new accounts and amend existing accounts on the sales and purchase ledgers
* Support month-end duties by assisting with updating and reconciling the financial ledgers
* General administration duties, including filing and sending emails
* Support Credit Control and chase late payments
* Monitor daily communications and answer queries via email and telephone
* Post and record cash received on the sales ledger
* Carry out any other duties as required by the Management Accountant
Where you'll work
Export Drive
Sutton-In-Ashfield
NG17 6AF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
* Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
* Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
* Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
* Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
* Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
* Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
* Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
* Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
* Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
* Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
* Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
* Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
* Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
* Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
* Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
* Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
* Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
* Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
* Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
* Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Training schedule
This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model, which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Derby Road Campus. This attendance is required during term time only.
You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.
You will experience a blended learning model.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative