Finance Apprentice
Support an efficient sales ledger function by managing customer invoicing, income processing, payment receipts, credit control, account enquiries and financial records. Completing a recognised finance apprenticeship, the role offers experience in accounting, customer service and administration, providing a foundation for a finance career.
Role
Finance System & Sales Ledger Support:
- Support finance system implementation, training and process improvements. Manage customer accounts, invoicing, income processing, payment receipts and record maintenance
Credit Control & Customer Service:
- Monitor outstanding balances, contact customers regarding overdue payments, resolve account enquiries, produce statements and maintain accurate communication records
Financial Controls & Reporting:
- Process income, reconcile records, prepare debtor reports, support stock takes, audits and monthly reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance
Team & Compliance:
- Provide administrative support, complete apprenticeship requirements, develop finance system skills, and ensure compliance with financial regulations, GDPR, health & safety, confidentiality and equality policies
Training
The successful candidate will undertake the Accounts/Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship leading to the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting through Access Training Ltd, Gateshead.
Training will normally be provided on a day release basis. Subject to successful completion, satisfactory performance and organisational requirements, there may be an opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship (AAT Level 3) and continue a career within the Finance Team.
The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical accounting, customer service and administration skills within a busy Finance Department and build a foundation for a future career in finance.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Training Provider
- ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm with an hour lunch.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 11th September 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 14th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- BusinessStudies GCSE, grade 4 (Desired)
- ICT GCSE, grade 4 (Desired)