Accounts Assistant
The apprenticeship:
Qualification: Accounts Assistant Level 2
Duration: 15 months
A rapidly growing company revolutionising branded merchandise sourcing is looking for an Assistant Accounts Apprentice to join their team. They are setting a new standard in the industry by making promotional product sourcing easier, faster, and more cost-effective. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a dynamic and supportive environment while gaining valuable accounting experience.
The role:
Possible start date: ASAP
Monday to Friday - 0900 – 1730
Total working hours: 37.5
As an Assistant Accounts Apprentice, you will play a vital role in supporting the financial operations of The Branded Company. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting and finance while working towards a recognised qualification in a fast-paced and innovative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Check for payments that are coming into the company accounts.
- Check invoices and cross check against system to make sure they match- check for discrepancies.
- Excel, working and recording payments, expenses and checking invoices.
- Liaising with suppliers, checking payments and remittances.
- Dealing with deliveries and post out with a courier.
- Ad hoc administrative tasks, supporting the credit control function.
- Managing refunds – when trained.
- Emptying bins
- Dealing with the directors expenses (Personal and business/company)
- Tasks that need Xero (sending and publishing invoices via Xero.)
- Dealing with supplier forms etc.
Requirements
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Patience and a methodical approach to tasks
- Good numerical skills
- Self-motivated with a proactive attitude
- Ability to manage fluctuations in workload and stay engaged during quieter periods
Qualifications and Experience:
- GCSE or equivalent English and Maths grade 5/C or above
- UK Residency (MUST have lived in the UK for 3 years+)
- Some office/admin experience (Desired)
Benefits
- Potential to advance into a Finance Assistant role with a salary increase.
- Gain a Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting.
- Structured apprenticeship program with on-the-job training and support.
- Hands-on experience with accounting systems and financial processes.
- Dedicated Skills Coach and AAT Tutor for personalised guidance.
- A friendly and welcoming work environment within the UK's largest selection of branded promotional products.
- Potential to receive promotional merchandise from suppliers.
- Competitive apprenticeship salary.
- Christmas shutdown for a well-deserved break.
- On-site parking.
- Pay rise.