Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship

Barnsley

On-site

GBP 16,000 - 19,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Albion Valves (UK) Limited invites applications for an Assistant accountant level 3 apprenticeship in Barnsley. You'll learn by doing on the job, carrying out purchase and sales ledger tasks, bank reconciliations, and support for VAT and annual audit processes.

Hours are 8.30am–5pm, Monday to Friday, with 37 hours 30 minutes per week. The programme includes specialist training through Barnsley College and a pathway to professional accounting knowledge.

Qualifications

Essential qualifications include English and Maths at grade 4.
Desirable qualifications include a T Level in Accounting and AAT in Accounting.
Apprenticeship focuses on on-the-job learning with Barnsley College guidance.

Responsibilities

Enter Purchase Ledger invoices and credit notes accurately.
Enter Sales Ledger invoices and credit notes accurately.
Post and reconcile bank entries daily and maintain bank reconciliation.
Prepare supplier payments and remit remittances.
Send customer statements and maintain the ledger.
Assist with VAT treatment and balance sheet reconciliations.
Support audit processes and collaborate with the finance team.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Team working

Education

English (grade 4)

Maths (grade 4)

T Level in Accounting (desirable)

AAT in Accounting (desirable)

Job description

Summary

To undertake purchase ledger, credit control, bank reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet preparation and annual audit participation.

Demonstrates an interest in accounting activities and should also have excellent organisational skills and be able to handle time-sensitive tasks.

Wage

£17,550 a year

Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

8.30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 28 September 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

ACCOUNTS DUTIES:

Ensure that all Purchase Ledger invoices/credit notes are accurately entered
Ensure that all Sales Ledger invoices/credit notes are accurately entered
Post and control bank entries on a daily basis and maintain the bank reconciliation
Assist in the production of a payment list for UK supplier payments and send remittances
Send out customer sales ledger statements at the beginning and middle of each month and maintain the ledger
Offer assistance when required to the finance team on any ad hoc projects
General journal postings as and when required
Assistance with tax, specifically correct treatment of Input/Output VAT
Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations
Assist the Financial Director with the annual audit process

CREDIT CONTROL:

Support the finance team with the credit control activity, telephoning customers and discussion of their accounts
Send out copy documentation where required
Liaise with the internal sales department to resolve queries in a quick and robust manner

Where you'll work

9a Fall Bank Industrial Estate

Dodworth

Barnsley

S75 3LS

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

What you’ll learn

Assist with the investigation of, and response to, financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements, and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve, or escalation transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Assist with the investigation of, and response to, financial information queries.
Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements, and report financial information to users of accounts.
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
Reconcile financial data, such as preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
Investigate, resolve, or escalation transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Communicate using a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

Delivery to be completed on-site and 6 hours per week off the job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work. Student to complete an Advanced Technical Certificate as a Accounts Assistant Level 3 Apprentice.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

T Level in:

Accounting (grade pass)

AAT in:

Accounting (grade Level 2)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working

About this employer

Albion Valves (UK) Limited has been a trusted supplier to the UK's HVAC and industrial markets for over 30 years, and the Albion brand has been around for over 40 years!

https://www.albionvalvesuk.com/

Company benefits

Company Bonus

After this apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

Amanda ogley

apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk

01226216166