Summary As an Accounts Assistant, you will work within the accounts team to provide essential support to the business, with a main focus on accounts payable. Wage £14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm, with day release for college. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Friday 1 August 2025 Duration 1 year 3 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 This role will be part of the finance team with main responsibility for the purchase ledger function. Tasks will include: Processing supplier invoices Matching invoices to their POs Reconciling supplier statements Putting together payments Dealing with supplier queries Store and file paperwork Undertake any other duties reasonably expected of this position Where you'll work 300 Eastrea Road Whittlesey Peterborough PE7 2AR Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisation FIRST INTUITION CAMBRIDGE 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 The applicant will train under First Intuition East Anglia for their Level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification. They will be expected to attend regular in-centre tuition courses throughout a 12-14 month period, which will help develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours in accountancy-related practices. First Intuition Cambridge Ltd has Cambridge, Norwich, Ipswich, Peterborough and Milton Keynes centres. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4/C) ICT (grade 4/C) Maths (grade 7/A) Desirable qualifications A Level in: Maths (grade 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 Attention to detail Organisation skills Excel skills About this company AB Texel UK is based in Whittlesey, in the east of England. The company is specialised in transporting potatoes and other bulk agricultural products in the United Kingdom. Transport is mainly carried out with belt bulker trailers and tippers. https://abtexel.com/en (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship Further training and CPD. Opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of the finance function in the business as they progress. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: FIRST INTUITION CAMBRIDGE LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330324.