Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Government jobs, apprenticeship; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Accounts Assistant in Newcastle Upon Tyne. This role focuses on developing accounting skills, with training provided to support career advancement. The successful candidate will work under guidance to handle financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance. If you have a strong interest in finance and want to build a career in this field, this apprenticeship is ideal for you.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSEs in English and Maths (grade 4).
• Good IT skills and a strong interest in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Support the processing of invoices and payments.
• Assist in managing accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Strong work ethic

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Summary
LM Global Telecoms Ltd are offering an excellent opportunity for someone eager to develop their skills in accounting, with a particular focus on the telecoms industry. The successful candidate will receive full training and guidance in financial reporting, bookkeeping, and financial analysis, working closely with the Financial Controller.

Wage
£17,500 a year

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£17,500 Aged 16 - 17 £20,000 18 and above

Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Thurs 9am - 5pm Friday , 39.5 hrs p/w, 30 mins lunch
39 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date
Monday 28 July 2025

Duration
1 year

Positions available
1

Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

LM Global Telecoms Ltd are seeking a motivated and driven Apprentice Accounts Assistant to support their finance department while undertaking an apprenticeship in working towards a full AAT qualification. The successful candidate should have a strong interest in accounting and finance, with a desire to pursue a career in this field.

Main duties include:

Support the processing of invoices and payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company and regulatory policies.
Help maintain accurate records of transactions and account reconciliations.
Assist in managing accounts payable and receivable functions.
Act as the first point of contact with customers for finance related queries.
Provide financial analysis and reporting related to telecoms services and projects.
Support the team with budgeting and forecasting processes.
Liaise with internal departments to gather financial data and assist colleagues with any finance queries.
Participate in the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.
Applicants should have good IT skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software is advantageous but not essential.

Probationary period applies.

Where you'll work

Unit 6 Freight Village
Newcastle International Airport, Woolsington
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE13 8BH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn
Course contents

• Record transactional data.
• Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Record transactional data.
• Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Your training plan

Accounts/Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship

Full training in all of the above will be provided and the successful candidate will also attend fortnightly day release at Access Training.

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Strong work ethic

Other requirements

Please ensure that you can travel to their Newcastle office for an 9am start. Please note that the company will be moving to a new office on the Team Valley in the near future. Applicants should be keen to develop a career in accountancy and be able to attend fortnightly day release sessions for the AAT level 2 Apprenticeship at Access Training on Team Valley, Gateshead.
About this company
We are a dynamic and rapidly growing telecommunications company providing communications, connectivity and IT services to customers globally. With a focus on innovation and excellent customer service, we pride ourselves on maintaining a supportive and forward-thinking work environment.
After this apprenticeship

This is a genuine opportunity for gaining a long term career for the right candidate who can develop and grow within the role, and will provide opportunities for career progression within the company.

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

Leah Phillipson

[e-mail]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329363.
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Closes in 21 days (Friday 25 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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