Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Accounts Assistant Apprentice, where you'll gain hands-on experience in finance while working towards your AAT Level 2 qualification. This role offers a unique opportunity to support a dynamic finance team in a company recognized for its commitment to employee development and well-being. Enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions and provides a pathway to further qualifications and career progression. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, this apprenticeship is your stepping stone to a successful career in finance.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Study Support

Birthday holiday scheme

Gym contribution

Length-of-service-related holiday entitlement

Holiday purchase options

Free onsite parking

Health and wellbeing programme

Company pension

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English (grade 5/C or above) required.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience can be considered.

Responsibilities

• Process and issue accurate sales ledger invoices.
• Monthly reconciliation and allocation of supplier accounts.
• Handle ad-hoc customer/supplier queries.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

GCSE in 3 other subjects

Job description

Summary
This is a fantastic opportunity to Join Lily Comms as an Accounts Assistant Apprentice, playing a key role within the Finance department. You'll work alongside experienced finance professionals and provide vital support to the team. You will work towards AAT L2 with opportunities to further progress.

Wage
£17,000 a year

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Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours Monday - Friday, between 9.00am and 5.30pm.
40 hours a week

Start date
Tuesday 1 July 2025

Duration
1 year 3 months

Positions available
1

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

At Lily, we're always on the lookout for passionate, forward-thinking people to join a company that's focused on being the leading provider of communication and IT solutions.

An award-winning company, recognised as a World Class employer. We've also won the Best Company to Work For, Best Apprenticeship Scheme and Best Overall Sales & Marketing Team at the Comms Dealer industry awards.

The Finance department plays a crucial role, supporting Lily on its growth journey and the Accounts Assistant Apprentice role is an important, integral member of the Finance team.

The role after training will include;

• Process and issue accurate sales ledger invoices to customers
• Accurately processing purchase ledger invoices for multiple suppliers
• Processing expenses onto accounting software
• Handling inbound calls
• Monthly reconciliation and allocation of supplier accounts
• Completing monthly reconciliation of Lily's main funder ledgers i.e CF
• Setting up new direct debit instructions for customers & processing changes where necessary
• Managing tickets in our customer portal
• Dealing with ad-hoc customer/ supplier queries such as statement requests & payment enquiries
• Taking on ad-hoc tasks within finance function where necessary
• Work towards achieving AAT Level 2 qualification with ambition to progress further

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as required by the organisation. Staff are expected to be flexible in their work in order to deliver the objectives of the organisation.

Where you'll work

UNIT A
MILLSHAW BUSINESS LIVING
GLOBAL AVENUE
LEEDS
LS11 8PR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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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.

Your training plan

As an Accounts Assistant Apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your apprenticeship:

• Level 2 Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:
• Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting
• Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
• End-Point Assessment (EPA)
• This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:
maths & English & 3 other subjects (grade 5/ C or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative

Other requirements

Make sure you can travel to the place of work on a daily basis. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Progression to further AAT qualifications. Apply early as the role will close early if sufficient applications are received.
About this company
Lily Communications, based in Leeds, is a digital transformation company providing telecoms, IT, and utility solutions to businesses across the UK. Founded in 2009, Lily supports over 2,500 SMEs with services like cloud telephony, managed IT, cybersecurity, and mobile connectivity. Our mission is to enhance efficiency and reduce costs through innovative technology. We are known for our strong workplace culture, earning recognition as one of the UK's best companies to work for, thanks to our focus on staff development and well-being.

https://www.lilycomms.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Study Support
• Birthday holiday scheme
• Gym contribution
• Length-of-service-related holiday entitlement
• Holiday purchase options
• Free onsite parking
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Company pension
After this apprenticeship

• Progression to a permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship
• Potential to progress onto AAT qualifications
• At Lily, we have a strong focus on the success of our employees, as we recognise that our employees are integral to the overall success of our business
• We invest heavily in your professional development and in turn, give you the opportunity to work at a rapidly growing and ambitious company

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Katrina Clarke

[e-mail]

01924 470477

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319425.
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Closes in 20 days (Thursday 29 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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• £26000 - £28000 per annum + Hybrid/ home working