Summary This is an exciting opportunity to join our small, friendly team in the UK and work alongside our colleagues in Germany and France with international travel on offer. The Accounts Apprentice is a varied role to include all aspects of management accounts and parts sales within the aviation industry. Wage £17,500 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) After 2 years continued employment with Global Aviation, employees will become eligible for a company profit sharing bonus paid annually. This is not guaranteed and amount TBC each year. Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Hours 0830-1700 Monday to Thursday, 0830-1600 Friday. 30 Minutes for lunch and other short breaks (flexible) Occasional weekend work might be required for exhibitions, air shows etc with time given back in lieu 39 hours a week Start date Monday 1 September 2025 Duration 1 year 1 month 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 Prepare monthly management accounts Prepare journals including accruals, prepayments, revaluations and depreciation Liaise with auditors during year-end audit Daily bank reconciliation All aspects of credit control Complete VAT returns Use Sage accounting system Answer phone calls from customers Produce quotes and covert orders Generally learn about the Aviation industry Where you'll work LANGFORD LANE OXFORD AIRPORT KIDLINGTON OXFORDSHIRE OX5 1RA Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisation ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE Your training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Record transactional data. Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices. Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary. Plan and review accounting and finance tasks. Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications. Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks. Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data. Record transactional data. Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices. Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary. Plan and review accounting and finance tasks. Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications. Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks. Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data. Your training plan Delivery model: • Work-based training with your employer • Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week) • Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being • Level 1 Functional Skills in English (7 days at college, if required) • Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work Qualifications included: • Level 1 Functional Skills in English (if required) • AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting • Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship End Point Assessment: • Knowledge Test - Integrated • Interview Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: Maths & English (grade A C / 9 - 4) 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 Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Administrative skills Number skills Logical Team working Initiative Other requirements This is a hybrid role primarily working with the Finance Manager, but also within the Aviation Sales team as required, with plenty of scope for personal development and career progression within the company. Travel to customer sites and air shows around the UK and abroad will be required on occasions which could involve overnight stays and work outside the normal hours. All expenses paid by Global Aviation. Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early. Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session: Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus. This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions. As a new Apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session, please call us on 01235 216216. Qualification checks: By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £7.55 per hour from April 2025. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training. About this company Global Aviation Piper Parts is the leading international supplier of aircraft spare parts and accessories in general & business aviation. We are a subsidiary of Piper Germany AG. https://globalaviationparts.com/en/about-us (opens in new tab) Company benefits 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 3 days annual leave to be used over Christmas when the UK office will be closed for the entire period. After this apprenticeship Opportunity to progress within the Finance and Sales team within a thriving company and industry. Further AAT qualifications at college encouraged after completion of level 2. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE Mike apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk 01235216216 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324980.