Summary This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance. The role will evolve as you develop, providing increasing exposure to core finance activities such as purchase ledger, bank reconciliation, reporting, and audit support. Wage £16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age National Minimum Wage Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Annual salary review linked to progression and performance Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Hours Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. 40 hours a week Start date Monday 1 June 2026 Duration 1 year 6 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 Daily Duties Sort, scan, and file financial documents, including banking sheets (end-of-day processing) Carry out secure document shredding in line with company policies Process and post supplier invoices (including portals such as Worldpay and Epyx) Assist with bank postings and reconciliation activities Support payment processing and allocation (Payment Assist) Maintain Filestar records and process credits Assist with temporary staff invoicing and maintain supporting spreadsheets General administrative duties (e.g. TV licences, company vehicle administration including DVLA and MOT tracking) Weekly Duties Process employee expenses (approx. 3–4 hours weekly) Produce and review finance reports (AAP/AAR) from the accounting system Support reporting accuracy and data checks Monthly Duties Assist with statement reconciliations and setting up supplier payments (month-end support, approx. 3 days) Prepare documentation for audits, including gathering and organising invoices in line with audit requirements (1–2 days per month) Ad Hoc Duties Provide cover for credit control when required Support additional finance tasks as directed by the finance team Where you'll work Unit B Caswell Road Brackmills Industrial Estate Northampton NN4 7PW Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider STARTING OFF LIMITED 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 This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship. Requirements Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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 About this employer IN’n’OUT Autocentres (INO) is a car servicing and repair company operating throughout England and Wales. INO specialises in MOT testing, servicing, brakes, tyres, air conditioning, oil changes and vehicle repairs. We have 30 autocentres across the country. IN‘n’OUT provides an alternative to dealerships by providing convenient, transparent vehicle maintenance solutions for all car makes and models. Company benefits 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays Employee discount scheme Death in service cover Study support and paid time for exams Clear progression pathway within the finance team After this apprenticeship This apprenticeship offers exposure to core accounting processes, with opportunities to develop skills in: Purchase ledger and bank reconciliation Financial reporting Audit preparation Month-end procedures Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: IN 'N' OUT CENTRES LIMITED Vimal Savani Vimal.savani@inocentres.co.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027275.