Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship

Hinckley

On-site

GBP 14,000 - 17,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 29 days

Job summary

AM System is seeking an Accounts Apprentice to join the finance team in Hinckley from September 2026. This role is ideal for a school or college leaver aiming to build a long-term career in accounting, with hands-on experience in purchase ledgers and financial workflows.

The apprenticeship runs for 1 year, with 36 hours 15 minutes per week, starting 1 September 2026. You’ll study Accounts or Finance Assistant (level 2) through Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber Training Limited, gaining practical

Qualifications

GCSE English and Maths with grade A*/9 to C/5.
Willingness to learn and commit to a 1-year apprenticeship.
Interest in accountancy and finance teamwork.

Responsibilities

Support the finance team in the purchase ledger, processing supplier invoices.
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
Input transactions into accounting systems and support month-end reporting.
Assist in audits and financial inspections as needed.
General office duties including filing and record maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Summary

AM System is a well-established design, manufacturing and installation specialist based in Hinckley. They are looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Apprentice to join our team in September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for a school or college leaver who is interested in building a long-term career in accountancy.

Wage

£15,080 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Salary review following completion of probation (6-months) - should performance and exam results meet the company's expectations then a salary increase of up to £1 per hour may be awarded.
Salary reviews conducted thereafter on 1st January annually.

Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday-Thursday from 8:45am to 5pm with 45-mins lunch. Friday from 8:45am to 3:30pm with 30-mins lunch. 36 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year

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

The main purpose of this role is to support the finance team specifically within the purchase ledger function, ensuring accurate processing of supplier invoices, reconciliations, and reporting. The apprenticeship will offer opportunities to develop skills in other areas within the accounts department, such as credit control, management reporting, expenses and payment processing.

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger processing:
Process purchase invoices and expense claims.
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier account records.
Input transactions into accounting systems.
Support month-end closing activities and reporting.
Support the accounts team with filing, record maintenance, and general office duties.
Ensure transactions comply with company policies.
Assist in audits and financial inspections as needed.

Where you'll work

8 WATLING DRIVE
HINCKLEY
LE10 3EY

Training

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

Training provider

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Record transactional data.
Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Record transactional data.
Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Training schedule

Accounts or finance Assistant (level 2) Apprenticeship Standard
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
You will attend training provided by Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber Training once a week, Commerce House, 123 St Nicholas Street, Radford, CV1 4FD.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade A*/9 - C/5)

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
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this employer

AM System is a well-established design, manufacturing and installation specialist working in the retail, museum, leisure and commercial sectors.

Our designers create new concepts, or modify existing ones, to allow you to answer the everchanging challenges in retail, museums, leisure and commercial spaces.

AM System has earned a reputation for implementing quality turnkey solutions in various sectors; specialising in high-end bespoke joinery, retail store design, project management, multi-substrate manufacturing and installation.

Founded in 1958, our experience and capability of over 60 years manufacturing display and fit-out equipment using wood, metal, glass and plastics ensure we have many satisfied clients across the UK, Ireland and continental Europe.

Our Mission: Deliver excellent spaces
Our Promise: Deliver quality and satisfaction

https://www.amsystem.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

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