Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in financial services is looking for a motivated apprentice to start their career in finance. The role offers exposure to various accounting duties while studying towards a Level 3 AAT qualification with EMA Training. Competitive salary of £14,723 per year and a supportive work environment. Apply via GOV.UK before 5 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Well-organised and able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer queries via telephone and email.
• Process customer card payments through SagePay.
• Create invoices and credit notes.
• Produce monthly and ad-hoc reports for customers.
• Assist with month-end procedures to meet deadlines.
• Provide additional support across accounting areas as required.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisation

Problem solving

Administrative

Analytical

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and English, grade 5/B or above

Job description

Summary

Are you looking to start your career in finance? Shredall are looking for a motivated and organised individual to join their team. This apprenticeship provides exposure to a variety of accounting duties while you study towards a Level 3 AAT with EMA training, perfect for progressing into an accounting role.

Wage

£14,723 per year

Hours

Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm (38 hours per week). The business may ask you to stay until 5:00pm on a Friday if required.

Start date

Monday 8 December 2025

Duration

1 year 5 months

Positions available

1

What you'll do at work

• Respond to customer queries via telephone and email
• Process customer card payments through SagePay
• Create invoices and credit notes
• Produce monthly and ad‑hoc reports and management information for customers and the Shredall Group
• Assist with month‑end procedures, ensuring deadlines are met
• Support new projects, processes and procedures as required
• General office administration
• Maintain health, safety, quality and environmental procedures, and care of equipment and materials
• Provide additional support across accounts department areas as required
• Assist with debt chasing and credit control – contacting customers, sending statements and letters for key accounts

Where you'll work

JOY HOUSE, PARK ROAD, BESTWOOD VILLAGE, NOTTINGHAM, NG6 8TQ

Training provider

EMA Training Limited

Training course

Assistant Accountant (Level 3)

Course contents

• Investigate and respond to financial information queries
• Record and analyse financial data using standard tools
• Apply double‑entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to produce financial statements
• Prepare accurate financial information for accounts
• Reconcile financial data, preparing and reviewing reconciliations
• Resolve or escalatae transactional queries and errors
• Develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships
• Communicate financial information clearly to non‑finance stakeholders
• Use digital skills to present key financial information with finance and accounting software
• Use software securely, backing up data and complying with cyber security requirements
• Utilise various media methods, understanding risks and benefits of social media and digital applications

Modules and assessments

• Introduction to Bookkeeping (Level 2)
• Principles of Bookkeeping (Level 2)
• Management Accounting Techniques
• Preparing Financial Statements
• Business Awareness
• Tax Processes for Business
• 6 AAT exams and a Synoptic Assessment (End‑Point Assessment)

Essential qualifications

5 GCSEs including Maths and English, grade 5/B or above

Skills

• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Organisation
• Problem solving
• Administrative
• Analytical

About this employer

Shredall has over 25 years of experience, holds ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 and ISO27001 certificates, and conducts rigorous security checks to comply with BS 7858.

After this apprenticeship

• Opportunities to progress to further levels of the AAT
• Work within a small, collaborative team across the Shredall Group

Contact

EMA Training Limited – reference code VAC1000336237

How to apply

Apply via GOV.UK One Login before 5 December 2025 11:59pm.