Accounts Apprentice

Dickson O&Brien Associates; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and support

Study toward AAT qualification

Career progression

Job summary

Dickson O&Brien Associates is seeking an Accounts Apprentice to join the finance team. The role offers hands-on experience across finance functions and study toward an AAT qualification, with a salary up to £28,000 per year.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to bank reconciliations, invoicing, supplier payments, cash flow forecasting and general finance administration while training within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Some experience in finance or accounts is preferred.
• Strong numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Good knowledge of Excel; Sage experience is advantageous.
• Keen to learn and progress toward an AAT qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily bank reconciliations.
• Prepare sales invoices and manage monthly cut-off.
• Process purchase invoices with correct codes (Nike?).
• Maintain stock records and update Excel spreadsheets.
• Support cash flow forecasting and supplier payments.
• Handle accounts emails and routine administrative tasks.
• Support sales administration with orders and proformas.

Skills

Numerical skills

Excel

Sage experience

Tools

Sage

Job description

Accounts Apprentice

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum

Our client is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Accounts Apprentice to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has some previous experience in finance or accounts and is looking to develop their skills further, gain a recognised qualification and build a career in accountancy.

Working alongside the existing finance team, you will gain hands‑on experience across a broad range of finance functions, with the opportunity to study towards an AAT qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily bank reconciliations.
• Preparing sales invoices for management approval and ensuring accurate monthly cut-off.
• Processing purchase invoices onto Sage, ensuring correct nominal and VAT codes are applied.
• Assisting with periodic physical stock counts and recording results on Excel.
• Helping to maintain and update daily cash flow forecasts, reconciling against bank accounts.
• Assisting with petty cash management and monthly reconciliations.
• Processing mileage and expense claim forms.
• Preparing weekly supplier payment runs using the banking system.
• Checking supplier statements and following up on missing invoices or discrepancies.
• Supporting the sales administration team with order processing, order acknowledgements and proforma invoices.
• Responding to accounts department emails, including customer queries, copy invoice requests, credit note requests and statement enquiries.
• General filing and administration of finance paperwork.
• Providing wider support to the finance team with ad‑hoc duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Ideally, some previous experience within a finance or accounts environment, even if in a junior or administrative capacity.
• A genuine interest in developing a career in accountancy and finance.
• Good numerical skills and an eye for detail.
• Some knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with Sage would be advantageous.
• Organised, methodical and able to manage tasks accurately.
• Good communication skills and a confident telephone manner.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and keen to learn.
• Able to work as part of a team and use their own initiative.
• A willingness to study towards an AAT qualification.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to study towards an AAT qualification.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Hands‑on experience across a broad range of finance functions.
• Excellent opportunity to develop and progress within the business.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with some initial accounts experience who is keen to take the next step in their finance career, develop their technical knowledge and work towards a professional qualification.