Apprentice Accounts Assistant

South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Hub; Blyth; In loco; GBP 12.000 - 16.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Irizar UK Limited invites applications for an Accounts Apprentice based in Blyth. You will assist the Accounts Manager with daily tasks and develop practical accounting skills through a Level 3 Accounts Assistant apprenticeship, with supervision and training tailored to your experience.

Your duties include processing invoices, supporting sales invoicing, maintaining records, handling expenses, and assisting with month-end activities while safeguarding data privacy.

Competenze

• Apprenticeship at Level 3 Accounts Assistant with training.
• Travel to work and college within a reasonable time is required; driving licence desirable.

Mansioni

• Assist with processing purchase invoices and credit notes, obtaining approvals.
• Support preparation of sales invoices and recording of customer receipts.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, spreadsheets and electronic filing systems.
• Help prepare payment information and process expense records.
• Respond to routine accounts queries from colleagues, customers and suppliers; escalate as needed.
• Support month-end activities.
• Handle confidential financial information per data protection procedures.
• Participate in apprenticeship learning and complete coursework/assessments.
• Undertake other accounts admin tasks; take on more complex work as competence develops.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Customer care

Problem solving

Administrative skills

Number skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Formazione

Level 3 Accounts Assistant apprenticeship

Descrizione del lavoro

IRIZAR UK LIMITED

Apprenticeship Level 3

Apply by: 12/11/2026

About The Role

Kick-start your career at Irizar UK as an Accounts Apprentice! Support the Accounts Manager with the day-to-day running of Irizar’s accounts department while developing practical accounting knowledge and skills through an apprenticeship with the opportunity to develop towards an Assistant Accountant role as your experience progresses.

Proposed duties, to be undertaken with training and supervision appropriate to the apprentice’s experience:

• Assist with processing purchase invoices and credit notes, checking details and obtaining the appropriate approvals.
• Support the preparation of sales invoices and the accurate recording of customer receipts.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, spreadsheets and electronic filing systems.
• Help prepare payment information and process expense records.
• Respond to routine accounts queries from colleagues, customers and suppliers, escalating queries where appropriate.
• Support month-end activities.
• Handle financial and business information confidentially and follow company procedures for data protection and record keeping.
• Participate in apprenticeship learning, complete agreed coursework and assessments, and attend training and progress reviews.
• Undertake other reasonable accounts administration tasks appropriate to the role and level of training, taking on more complex work as competence develops.

You must be able to travel to and from work and college within a reasonable time. A full driving licence would be desirable.

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

We need to ask all applicants whether they have any relevant criminal convictions and or pending investigation as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Relevant meaning offences against a person, whether violent or sexual, offences involving drugs or controlled substances, or theft. A declaration of a relevant Criminal Conviction will result in a Risk Assessment being carried out to determine whether the applicant poses a risk to the welfare or safety of others. This does not include warnings, cautions, reprimands and (for example) speeding fines/points.

A YES ANSWER DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY EXCLUDE YOUR APPLICATION.

Opportunity to develop towards Assistant Accountant as training and experience progress; progression arrangements to be agreed.

About The Training

Training will be at North Lindsey College or Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.

Day release.

You will undertake the Level 3 Accounts Assistant standard.

You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become an accountant of the future!

About The Employer

Irizar UK is the UK subsidiary of the internationally recognised Irizar Group, a leading manufacturer of coaches, buses and sustainable mobility solutions with a global presence. Irizar designs and manufactures innovative, high-quality vehicles and is committed to delivering excellence in safety, reliability, customer service and sustainability.

Based in Blyth, Nottinghamshire, Irizar UK supports customers across the UK through vehicle sales, aftersales support, warranty services, technical assistance and genuine parts supply. The business has recently invested in a new UK headquarters to support continued growth and enhance customer service capabilities. At Irizar UK, our people are encouraged to share ideas, work collaboratively and continually develop their skills. We are passionate about putting our customers first and creating opportunities for employees to build rewarding, long-term careers in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Training Provider

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Course/Training

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Apply by: 12/11/2026