Business Support (Accounts Administration & Marketing) Apprentice

Gain hands-on experience in business administration, bookkeeping and marketing. You'll receive full training while developing skills in Xero accounting software, purchase and sales ledger, credit control, reporting and social media. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing business.

Role

  • General administrative weekly tasks with training from Operations and commercial manager
  • General bookkeeping duties as accounts assistant including
  • Purchase ledger
  • Sales ledger
  • Credit control
  • Reporting to experienced FM/FD who will support on all tasks
  • Social media posting across all platforms
  • General Administrative tasks reporting/planning etc.
  • Answering and making calls
  • Reconciling Supplier invoices and posting into XERO accounting software
  • Raising and resolving queries on invoices
  • Reconciling suppler statements for payment
  • Producing invoices for all sales from XERO accounting software
  • Resolving queries on invoices
  • Upkeep of company P&L spreadsheet & producing reports for management team
  • Credit control - ensuring payments are made and received on time

Training

College attendance will take place weekly during term time at Riverside College, where the apprentice will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship. The remainder of the working week will be spent in the workplace, applying their learning through practical, on-the-job experience.

Full-time accounts assistant/bookkeeping position will develop with supported training as required. Full-time operations assistant. 

Apprenticeship Standard
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Training Provider
RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
Working Week
Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm (30 min lunch)
Expected Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 14th August 2026
Start Date
Monday, 21st September 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills

Qualifications

  • 4 GCSEs including English & Maths GCSE, grade Grade 4 or above (Essential)

About the Employer

SUSTAINABLE WOODCHIP LTD
Sustainable Woodchip Ltd is a specialist supplier and processor of wood-derived products, supporting the horticulture, agriculture and biomass sectors. The company is committed to providing high-quality, sustainable products while delivering excellent customer service and building long-term relationships with its clients.

Job Details

Company
SUSTAINABLE WOODCHIP LTD
Location
200 Chester Road, Helsby, Frodsham, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Intermediate Apprenticeship
Salary
£15,600 a year
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