Ichiban UK is a privately owned sushi manufacturer producing own label and branded sushi for the UK market. We have been one of the UK’s largest sushi producers for almost two decades and moved to our current site in Earl Stonham, Suffolk in 2007. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, we are a well-equipped and heavily invested site that specialises in the art of making sushi for leading UK retailers and supermarkets.
We employ over 450 staff on our single site, from Production Operatives to Engineers, which allows us to complete the whole process of manufacturing from start to finish here in Suffolk.
Job Opportunity: Finance Apprentice
We are seeking a motivated finance apprentice to join our team. The successful candidate will:
* Accurately input purchase ledger invoices into the accounting system.
* Verify invoice costs against expected amounts.
* Ensure invoices are approved by a manager prior to payment.
* Reconcile supplier invoices and investigate discrepancies.
* Assist in the supplier payment process as needed.
* Support stock and cost accounting entries.
* Monitor manufacturing costs and assist with variance analysis.
* Liaise with operations and procurement teams for accurate reporting.
* Support processing of expense claims and credit card transactions.
* Perform routine calculations for analyses and reports.
* Input accounting data accurately into the system.
* Provide support to other finance areas, including sales ledger, nominal postings, payroll, and management accounts.
* Handle administrative tasks such as filing, photocopying, archiving, and shredding.
* Assist with office duties, including answering phones and sorting post.
* Take on additional duties as required.
Entry Requirements
GCSEs grade 5-9/A*-C in Maths and English.
Skills Required
* Initiative
* Logical thinking
Training Provided
The apprentice will study the Accounts/Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification, including day release to West Suffolk College and achieving a Level 2 AAT Qualification.
Additional Considerations
This role is in a rural location and will require own transport. A permanent full-time position as a Finance Assistant is available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Application Deadline
Closing date: 29/08/2025
Salary
£25,396 per year
Location
Stowmarket, Suffolk
West Suffolk College offers outstanding vocational and academic education, with a main campus in Bury St Edmunds.
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