Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship - Level 2

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Accounts Assistant

The apprenticeship:

Duration: 15 months

A rapidly growing company revolutionising branded merchandise sourcing is looking for an Assistant Accounts Apprentice to join their team. They are setting a new standard in the industry by making promotional product sourcing easier, faster, and more cost-effective. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a dynamic and supportive environment while gaining valuable accounting experience.

The role:

Monday to Friday - 0900 – 1730

As an Assistant Accounts Apprentice, you will play a vital role in supporting the financial operations of The Branded Company. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in accounting and finance while working towards a recognised qualification in a fast-paced and innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Check for payments that are coming into the company accounts.
• Check invoices and cross check against system to make sure they match- check for discrepancies.
• Excel, working and recording payments, expenses and checking invoices.
• Liaising with suppliers, checking payments and remittances.
• Dealing with deliveries and post out with a courier.
• Ad hoc administrative tasks, supporting the credit control function.
• Managing refunds – when trained.
• Emptying bins
• Dealing with the directors expenses (Personal and business/company)
• Tasks that need Xero (sending and publishing invoices via Xero.)
• Dealing with supplier forms etc.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Patience and a methodical approach to tasks
• Good numerical skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude
• Ability to manage fluctuations in workload and stay engaged during quieter periods

Qualifications and Experience:

• GCSE or equivalent English and Maths grade 5/C or above
• UK Residency (MUST have lived in the UK for 3 years+)
• Some office/admin experience (Desired)
• Potential to advance into a Finance Assistant role with a salary increase.
• Gain a Level 2 AAT Certificate in Accounting.
• Structured apprenticeship program with on-the-job training and support.
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems and financial processes.
• Dedicated Skills Coach and AAT Tutor for personalised guidance.
• A friendly and welcoming work environment within the UK's largest selection of branded promotional products.
• Potential to receive promotional merchandise from suppliers.
• Christmas shutdown for a well-deserved break.