Accounts Apprentice: Study towards AAT with Full Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and ongoing support

Opportunity to study towards AAT

Job summary

Dickson O’Brien Associates Ltd in Middlewich is seeking an Accounts Apprentice to join the finance team. You will gain hands-on experience across finance functions and study toward an AAT qualification.

You will work alongside the existing team, supporting bank reconciliations, invoice processing, cash flow forecasting and supplier payments. Training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Some experience in finance or accounts is desirable.
• Interest in pursuing an AAT qualification.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel; Sage experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily bank reconciliations.
• Prepare sales invoices for approval and ensure monthly cut-off accuracy.
• Process purchase invoices in Sage with correct nominal and VAT codes.
• Assist with stock counts and record results in Excel.
• Maintain cash flow forecasts and reconcile with bank statements.
• Support petty cash management and monthly reconciliations.
• Process mileage and expense claims.
• Prepare weekly supplier payments.
• Check supplier statements and follow up on discrepancies.
• Support sales administration with order processing and proforma invoices.
• Respond to accounts emails including queries and requests.
• General filing and administration of finance paperwork.
• Provide broader support to the finance team as needed.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Interest in AAT qualification

Tools

Excel

Sage

Job description

Dickson O’Brien Associates Ltd in Middlewich is seeking an Accounts Apprentice to join the finance team. You will gain hands-on experience across finance functions and study toward an AAT qualification.

You will work alongside the existing team, supporting bank reconciliations, invoice processing, cash flow forecasting and supplier payments. Training and progression opportunities are available.