Accounts Receivable Apprentice - L2

New College Swindon; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Swindon is offering a Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship. You will gain hands-on experience in finance operations, including invoicing and payment allocation while working closely with experienced staff. The ideal candidate should possess good communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a willingness to work towards Mathematics and English qualifications. This apprenticeship is a significant first step for those looking to build a career in finance.

Qualifications

• Willing to work towards Level 2 Maths, English and ICT.
• Motivated and organised individual.
• Reliability and eagerness to grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Raise and issue invoices and allocate payments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and resolve queries.
• Support debt management and update customer accounts.

Skills

Good communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

Level 2 Maths

Level 2 English

Level 2 ICT

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in invoicing, payment allocation, customer account support, online shop admin and general finance operations-all while completing a Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship (or Level 3 if suitable). You'll work closely with experienced finance staff who will support your development, help you build confidence, and teach you practical skills that will set you up for a successful future in finance. What you'll do:

• You'll help raise and issue invoices, allocate payments, support debt management, update customer accounts and assist with monthly reporting tasks.
• You'll maintain accurate financial records, resolve queries, support the college's online shop, and contribute to tasks such as reconciliations, petty cash handling and audit preparation. Every day will bring new learning opportunities and valuable experience.
  We're seeking someone motivated, organised and eager to develop.
• You should have (or be willing to work towards) Level 2 Maths, English and ICT, good communication skills, strong attention to detail and a proactive, positive attitude to learning.
• If you're reliable, keen to grow and ready to take on real responsibility in a professional environment, this could be the perfect first step in your finance career.