Apprentice Finance Administrator

Dennis Eagle UK; Warrington; On-site; GBP 9,600 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension and life assurance

Health and wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dennis Eagle in Warrington is offering a Finance Apprentice role where you will gain hands-on experience within our Finance team and study towards the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship. The programme combines weekly day-release college learning with on-site work to build a solid finance foundation.

You will support a range of financial tasks, develop accounting knowledge, and work with colleagues across the department while preparing for a professional career in accounting and finance.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths or English at grade 4 or above.
• Interest in accounting and finance with willingness to learn.
• Enrolment in Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship and commitment to study.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and credit notes.
• Supporting supplier payments and expense administration.
• Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining accurate records.
• Responding to finance queries from colleagues and suppliers.
• Maintaining financial information and supporting reporting activities.
• Assisting with general office and administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Organised and reliable

Team player

Career in accounting and finance

Education

Grade 4 GCSE Maths or English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Warrington, WA1 4RZ

Salary: £8.00 p/hr

Role: Finance Apprentice

Location: Warrington, WA1 4RZ

Hours: 37.5hpw, 08:00-16:00 Monday to Friday

Salary: £8.00 p/hr

Are you organised, detail-oriented and keen to build a career in accounting? Join us at Warrington as a Finance Apprentice and gain hands-on experience within a busy Finance team while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification. You'll complete the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard through Warrington & Vale Royal College, developing knowledge and skills in accounting principles, financial processes, business communication and professional practice. The programme follows a weekly day-release model, meaning you'll typically spend one day each week at the Warrington & Vale Royal College campus and the remainder of the week gaining practical experience on‑site with our Finance team in Warrington. This blend of classroom learning and real-world application will help you build a strong foundation for a successful career in finance.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working alongside experienced finance professionals, you’ll support a range of financial and administrative activities, including:

• Processing purchase invoices and credit notes
• Supporting supplier payments and expense administration
• Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining accurate records
• Responding to finance queries from colleagues and suppliers
• Maintaining financial information and supporting reporting activities
• Assisting with general office and administrative tasks to support the wider team

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has strong attention to detail and enjoys working with numbers
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Is organised, reliable and eager to learn
• Works well as part of a team
• Has experience using Microsoft Office or other digital tools
• Wants to develop a long-term career in accounting and finance
• Hold at least a Grade 4 (or above) in either GCSE Maths or English

If you're looking for an exciting first step into the world of finance and want to gain a qualification while building your career, we'd love to hear from you!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We value potential and are committed to supporting your development.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the nature of the role and business needs allow. If you'd like to understand what options may be available for this position, please contact our Recruitment team.

At Dennis Eagle, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and has the opportunity to succeed. As part of this commitment, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time employees and employees working a 4-day week)
• Enhanced pension and life assurance: We contribute 5% of your salary into our pension scheme and provide life assurance cover of five times your basic salary.
• Enhanced family leave policies: Support for life's important moments through our family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption and other family leave provisions.
• Health and wellbeing support: Company-funded Health Shield Medical Cash Plan, GP Anytime service, Occupational Health support and health surveillance.
• Employee support services: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Care Concierge service, providing practical, emotional, financial and wellbeing support when you need it.
• Career development opportunities: From role-specific training and apprenticeships to leadership and management development programmes, we’re committed to helping our people learn and grow.
• Cycle to Work scheme: Save on commuting costs while supporting a healthier lifestyle.
• My Benefits platform: Access discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, health and wellbeing services, and more.
• Free independent mortgage advice: Expert guidance to help you make informed financial decisions.

Please don't delay your application, this role could be filled at any time for the right candidate.

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