Accounts Payable Apprentice

Michael Page (UK); St Helens; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Payable Apprentice for a 6-8 month contract in St. Helens. This role offers hands-on experience in finance, supporting the accounting team with supplier invoices and reconciliations. Recent graduates in Accounting or Finance are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to develop skills in a professional setting.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in finance

Supportive training

Convenient location

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and organisational skills.
• Ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing supplier invoices and ensuring accurate data entry.
• Support in reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Help maintain accounts payable records and documentation for audits.
• Provide support to the accounting team.
• Respond to supplier queries in a professional manner.

Skills

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Recently graduated in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Are you a Graduate or AAT studier looking for your foot in the door in finance?
• Exciting opportunity in a 6-8-month contract part or full-time.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established leader in their sector, operating across the UK with a reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure as an Accounts Payable Apprentice to join a forward-thinking company on a 6-8 month contract in St Helens.

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Apprentice will:

• Assist in processing supplier invoices and ensuring accurate data entry.
• Support in reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies onto SAP.
• Help maintain accounts payable records and documentation for audits.
• Provide support to the accounting team.
• Respond to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within the accounts payable function.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Learn and utilise accounting software and tools effectively.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Accounts Payable Apprentice should have:

• Recently graduated in Accounting, Finance, or Business (e.g., AAT, Level 2/3 in Accounting, or university-level qualification)
• Previous experience (internship or placement) in accounts payable or finance is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of accounts payable processes is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills.
• The ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

What's on Offer

!The benefits on offer include:

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional finance environment.
• Temporary role, ideal for building a career in accounting and finance.
• Supportive and structured training within a small-sized organisation.
• Located in St. Helens, offering a convenient workplace setting.

This Accounts Payable Apprentice position is a fantastic stepping stone into the world of finance. If you're eager to develop your skills in the industrial and manufacturing sector, apply today!