Apprentice Finance Assistant
Location: Skelmersdale, WN8 9TW
Salary: £18,000 – £20,000 per annum, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Start Your Career in Finance
Sustainable Building Services (SBS) is a multi-award-winning retrofit decarbonisation solutions provider and principal contractor delivering at scale across all housing tenure types — social, owner-occupied, and private rental homes.
As a leader in residential decarbonisation, energy efficiency, and whole-house retrofit, we currently manage and deliver over £100m+ large-scale retrofit schemes, blending funding across mixed-tenures to maximise positive impact across communities.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Finance Assistant to join our Finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their career who wants to develop valuable skills in finance, business and administration while working towards a recognised AAT qualification.
You will play an important role in supporting the daily financial and administrative operations of the company, gaining hands-on experience while learning from an experienced team. This apprenticeship is designed to help you grow your skills, build confidence, and create a strong foundation for a long-term career in finance.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Apprentice Finance Assistant, you will support a wide range of tasks, including:
* Processing supplier and subcontractor invoices
* Filing and maintaining accurate electronic and paper financial records
* Providing general administrative support to the finance team
* Monitoring stock levels and placing orders when required
* Handling incoming and outgoing post
* Assisting with maintaining company asset registers
* Logging new assets and recording asset movement
* Supporting the administration of asset records and documentation
* Helping the office team with day-to-day administrative tasks
* Learning and following company procedures, systems and H&S requirements
* Maintaining confidentiality of financial and company information
* Developing your skills through on-the-job training and AAT study
What We’re Looking For
Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* A minimum of 5 GCSEs (grade 4–9), including Maths and English
* Full UK driving licence
* Good numeracy and confidence working with numbers
* Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, email)
* Professional and polite telephone manner
* Strong attention to detail
* Good organisation skills
Desirable Qualifications
* GCSEs or college courses in Business, Further Maths, Triple Science or related subjects
* Work experience or a part-time job
We’re looking for someone who is:
* A good written and verbal communicator
* Reliable, punctual and well-organised
* Willing to work towards a Level 2 or Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship
* Genuinely interested in finance, business or administration
* A team player who can follow instructions and learn from others
Why Join Us: A supportive environment to kick-start your finance career, Hands-on experience with real responsibilities, A structured apprenticeship with funded training, Mentoring from experienced finance professionals, Clear progression routes within the business, Valuable exposure to finance, administration and asset management
Our Commitment to You
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe in hiring the right person for the job and fostering a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, regardless of gender, age, race, family status, sexual orientation, disability, or religious belief.
Apply now and start your career in finance!
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