Summary Launch your career in finance! We’re looking for a detail-oriented and enthusiastic individual to join our finance team as an Accounts Assistant Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a real-world SME environment with huge growth plans while earning a nationally recognised qualification in accounting. Wage £15,704 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) Potential for salary increase after year 1 Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm 40 hours including 1 hour lunch break per day. 40 hours a week Start date Monday 4 August 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 Your Role will Include: Assisting with daily financial transactions Processing invoices, receipts, and payments Helping maintain accurate financial records Supporting bank reconciliations Data entry and updating spreadsheets Liaising with suppliers and clients as needed General administrative support within the finance department Where you'll work Suite 2B Dovecot Court, Stanley Grange Ormskirk Road, Knowsley Prescot L34 4AR Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisation THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED 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 Online group session with AAT trainer 1.5 - 2 hours per week Independent learning 4.5 - 6 hours per week Personal 1-1 coaching every 6 weeks 121 progress reviews every 12 weeks Learning covers the following modules: Introduction to Bookkeeping Principles of Bookkeeping Controls Principles of Costing The Business Environment More training information Online Technology - Learners will be provided with their own online learning platform and their own E-Portfolio. These online learning tools will hold all learning resources, learning evidence, assessment plans, reviews and time logging activities. Multi Award Winning training provider. Progression route to Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: 3 x further subjects (grade A-C (9-4)) English (grade A-C (9-4)) Maths (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 IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Other requirements We're looking for someone with a genuine interest in finance and accounting who will receive:- Real-world accounting experience in an SME with huge growth plans. Clear progression opportunities in finance and business. Full support from your workplace mentor and training provider. A friendly and supportive team environment. About this company National Tool Hire Ltd has a renowned unique brand in an established industry and is one of the fastest growing in the UK. NTH offers its customers help in finding the best tools to hire from the best suppliers in the UK, think of NTH as a version of some of the best-known booking services and transport services, without owning the equipment or locations. Sales are all e-commerce. http://www.nationaltoolhire.co.uk (opens in new tab) Company benefits 20 days holidays pa (rising to a maximum of 25 days with 1-day annual increments). Medicash scheme. Electric car scheme. Cycle 2 work scheme. Pension scheme. Free parking. Lovely office surroundings. After this apprenticeship Progression route to Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship then Level 4 to become AAT certified and continue to progress in the finance team. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: THE APPRENTICE ACADEMY LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330989.