Accounts Assistant Apprentice

This is a fantastic opportunity to Join Lily Comms as an Accounts Assistant Apprentice, playing a key role within the Finance department. You’ll work alongside experienced finance professionals and provide vital support to the team. You will work towards AAT L2 with opportunities to further progress.

Role

At Lily, we’re always on the lookout for passionate, forward-thinking people to join a company that’s focused on being the leading provider of communication and IT solutions.

An award-winning company, recognised as a World Class employer. We’ve also won the Best Company to Work For, Best Apprenticeship Scheme and Best Overall Sales & Marketing Team at the Comms Dealer industry awards.

The Finance department plays a crucial role, supporting Lily on its growth journey and the Accounts Assistant Apprentice role is an important, integral member of the Finance team.

The role after training will include;

  • Process and issue accurate sales ledger invoices to customers
  • Accurately processing purchase ledger invoices for multiple suppliers
  • Processing expenses onto accounting software
  • Handling inbound calls
  • Monthly reconciliation and allocation of supplier accounts
  • Completing monthly reconciliation of Lily’s main funder ledgers i.e CF
  • Setting up new direct debit instructions for customers & processing changes where necessary
  • Managing tickets in our customer portal
  • Dealing with ad-hoc customer/ supplier queries such as statement requests & payment enquiries
  • Taking on ad-hoc tasks within finance function where necessary
  • Work towards achieving AAT Level 2 qualification with ambition to progress further

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as required by the organisation. Staff are expected to be flexible in their work in order to deliver the objectives of the organisation.

Training

As an Accounts Assistant Apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your apprenticeship:

  • Level 2 Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:
  • Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting
  • Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills
  • Progression to a permanent position upon completion of the  apprenticeship
  • Potential to progress onto AAT qualifications
  • At Lily, we have a strong focus on the success of our employees, as we recognise that our employees are integral to the overall success of our business
  • We invest heavily in your professional development and in turn, give you the opportunity to work at a rapidly growing and ambitious company
Apprenticeship Standard
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Training Provider
C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED
Working Week
Monday - Friday, between 9.00am and 5.30pm.
Expected Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Thursday, 29th May 2025
Start Date
Tuesday, 1st July 2025

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Qualifications

  • maths & English & 3 other subjects GCSE, grade 5/ C or above (Essential)

About the Employer

LILY COMMUNICATIONS LTD
Lily Communications, based in Leeds, is a digital transformation company providing telecoms, IT, and utility solutions to businesses across the UK. Founded in 2009, Lily supports over 2,500 SMEs with services like cloud telephony, managed IT, cybersecurity, and mobile connectivity. Our mission is to enhance efficiency and reduce costs through innovative technology. We are known for our strong workplace culture, earning recognition as one of the UK’s best companies to work for, thanks to our focus on staff development and well-being.
Company
LILY COMMUNICATIONS LTD
Location
UNIT A, MILLSHAW BUSINESS LIVING, GLOBAL AVENUE, LEEDS, England
Employment Type
Intermediate Apprenticeship
Salary
£17,000 a year
Posted
Company
LILY COMMUNICATIONS LTD
Location
UNIT A, MILLSHAW BUSINESS LIVING, GLOBAL AVENUE, LEEDS, England
Employment Type
Intermediate Apprenticeship
Salary
£17,000 a year
Posted