Summary Fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Apprentice to join our Finance team, supporting the Purchase Ledger Manager and Financial Control Team and supporting the provision of a professional and efficient service being delivered by finance to colleagues across the business. An exciting and varied role. Wage £15,704 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) £15,704- £16,000 depending on experience Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours 8.30am-4.30pm Mon-Fri. 40 hours a week Start date Monday 1 September 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 You will be required to observe, learn and understand processes within our finance department and be able to take these on as your understanding, skills and experience grow. Initially duties will focus on: Entering sales receipts from customers to the accounting system Allocating receipts from customers to the customer accounts and individual invoices Answering queries from the Credit Control team and Sales colleagues about receipts from customers Entering adjustments into the accounting system for items such as customer refunds Reconciling cash customer accounts, ensuring all sales and payments have been matched Processing supplier invoices by matching to purchase orders or other internal approvals, coding to cost centres and allocating to supplier accounts Reconciliation of supplier statements, ensuring all purchase invoices have been received and processed and all payments received and processed by suppliers Querying any anomalies on customer or supplier accounts with colleagues internally Answering the telephone internally and externally. Providing cover for colleagues during periods of absence English (grade 4) Maths (grade 4) Can we request an A-Level Apprentice? Skills to demonstrate Attention to detail Strong Organisation Problem solving Analytical mindset Teamwork Proactive Hardworking IT literacy Where you'll work Sandfield Close Moulton Park Industrial Estate Northampton NN3 6AB Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisation STARTING OFF LIMITED Your training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) 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. Your training plan AAT level 3 Remote training delivery Onefile VLE 6 hours of dedicated training time every week Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4/C) Maths (grade 4/C) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Presentation skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Creative Initiative About this company A prestigious business that operates as a specialist distributor of building, plumbing, heating and DIY goods across a number of Brands. The Group principally sells to local tradesmen, small to medium sized plumbing and heating merchants, construction companies and retails directly to the general public. After this apprenticeship Possible full-time permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: STARTING OFF LIMITED Lucy Harris lucy.harris@startingoff.co.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326713.