Summary
We’re looking for a Finance Assistant Apprentice to support key financial processes across our operations. In this role, you’ll help manage SJS invoices, ensure compliance in processing, and act as a central point of contact for the daily management of G4S and merchant acquiring contracts.
Wage
Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday approx 9am- 5pm
40 hours a week
Start date
Sunday 1 March 2026
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
* Manage O2C requests and enquiries
* Act as a local point of contact for the business and liaise with SBS to resolve escalated issues and urgent requests
* Execute physical cash collection and delivery requests from customers when required
* Management of G4S contracts for the business
Supporting the implementation of payment systems at sites
* Day to day relationship management of each of the merchant acquirers
* Manage P2P requests and enquiries
Identify areas of non-compliance and liaise with the business to resolve
* Managing invoice redaction and submission for the SJS segment
* Handle legal letters/claims, Bailiffs, vendors who have put Sodexo ‘on stop’
* Support specific regional projects in the P2P area
* Work alongside Service Operations /Supply Management on vendor process management and issue resolution
Where you'll work
310 Broadway
Salford
M50 2UE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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.
Training schedule
Training takes place at work over 18 months and is delivered remotely at your place of work
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills