Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Lancer Scott; Bristol; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Potential permanent role after Apprent

Job summary

Lancer Scott is offering a 15-month Accounts Apprenticeship in Bristol. You will work with our finance team to support daily financial activities and contribute to the smooth operation of our global finance function.

You will receive structured on-the-job training, work with qualified accountants, and have opportunities to progress into a permanent role and further study after completion.

Qualifications

• Good numerical and analytical ability.
• Strong time management and prioritisation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Professional written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day financial transactions and record-keeping.
• Process invoices and expense claims accurately.
• Support month-end processes and generate reports.

Skills

Numerical ability

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaborative

Eagerto learn

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification

Job description

Why work for us?

Established in 1998 Lancer Scott offers renowned high-quality construction projects and facilities management services, often competing and winning work from our much larger competitors. We are based in the heart of Bristol and have enjoyed significant success, particularly in the last 4 years with turnover increasing from £56 million in 2020 to £125 million in 2025.

To ensure our business remains fully supported we are investing into our people strategy and infrastructure to give our employees the tools to perform to the best of their ability. If you would like to join a rapidly expanding business that can offer up good opportunities for career development and professional personal growth,

What are we looking for?

The Accounts Apprenticeship is a 15-month programme, where you will work towards a Level 3 AAT qualification provided by First Intuition. In your role, you will assist our Finance team with various tasks, supporting daily financial activities and contributing to the smooth operation of our global Finance function. As an Accounts Apprentice, you will work closely with our small accounting team, contributing to the smooth operation of our in-house Finance function.

Alongside your structured apprenticeship training, you will receive on-the-job training. We want to provide continuous learning, so that you can see your skills develop over your apprenticeship. You’ll learn from qualified accountants and also be part of a team where other members are pursuing their own higher-level financial qualifications.

Following completion of the apprenticeship, you could be given the opportunity to apply for a permanent position at Lancer Scott with the option of further study.

What will my core responsibilities be?

• Assist with day-to-day financial transactions and record-keeping.
• Process invoices and expense claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with the month end process, reconciling accounts, producing reports and financial statements.
• Contribute to financial process improvement initiatives, testing new automation workflows and provide feedback and suggestions for further improvements.
• Attend monthly meetings with the whole finance team to share ideas and best practice around core activities.
• Communicate with Account Managers to resolve queries and approve invoices for payment.
• Liaise with suppliers, requesting copy statements and analyse the data to identity discrepancies.
• Set up and onboard new suppliers ensuring all the correct information is gathered and approval agreed with the FD.

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

• Good level of numerical and analytical ability and a genuine interest in an Accountancy career.
• Well-developed time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
  
• Good attention to detail and a highly organised approach to workload management.
• A professional communication style, both written and verbal.
• A collaborative approach to contribute to team success.
• Curious and eager to learn new skills

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.