Summary This is an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant Apprentice to work within our Finance Team, reporting directly to the Finance and Commercial Business Manager. Supporting the business in sales ledger functions and carrying out related tasks per the team's requirements. Wage £11,778 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 Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Hours Monday - Friday: hours to be agreed between 8am and 5pm 30 hours a week Start date Monday 1 September 2025 Duration 1 year 4 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 Sales Ledger Responsibilities: Proactively manage all customer accounts, ensuring monthly invoices are processed and distributed in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure all invoices are posted with the correct details such as the date, nominal codes & site department codes. Resolving all customer queries effectively by investigating invoices/timesheets and liaising with the Operations team Daily importing and reconciliation of the bank account. Organisation of customer remittance advice and keeping all customer accounts up to date within Sage. Persistent credit control throughout the month, including emailing statements & chasing clients with overdue balances over the telephone. Ensuring clients with old or large balances are followed up on regularly. General Duties: Maintain a well-organised and logical filing system for both electronic and paper files. Reviewing systems and processes and suggesting improvements where necessary. Preparing schedules, statements, and reports as requested. Resolution of various ad-hoc tasks which the Head of Finance/Finance and Commercial Business Manager may request. Give additional support to the wider finance team as and when required. Where you'll work 6 Boundary Court Willow Farm Business Park Castle Donington DE74 2UD Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE 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. Training schedule L2 Apprenticeship Standard in Accounts or Finance Assistant L2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting L2 Diploma in Financial and Management Accounting L2 Certificate in Bookkeeping L2 Functional Skills English and maths (if required) Delivery Method Attendance at college will be required one morning session per week Apprenticeship session to assist with portfolio building and preparation for End Point Assessment. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English and Maths (grade 4/C or above) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Administrative skills Logical Team working Initiative About this employer Consortio Security are a Castle Donington-based, national provider of physical and technical security solutions. We support our Clients in sectors such as Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), Front of House, Distribution and Logistics, Business Parks, and Construction. https://consortiosecurity.com/ (opens in new tab) Company benefits Pay As You Earn Salary. VDU eyecare vouchers at Specsavers. Personal Development Opportunities. Charitable Giving and Community. Employee Excellence Awards. Company pension. Free parking. On-site parking. After this apprenticeship Progression onto a L3 AAT qualification. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE Sophia Cleaver apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335042.