Apprentice Trainee Accountant

Government jobs, apprenticeship; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Aesseal is seeking a motivated Apprentice Trainee Accountant to join their Global Technology Centre. This role offers hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 AAT qualification. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts and supporting various accounting duties, set against the backdrop of a supportive learning environment.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

32 Holiday Days including bank holidays

Free On-Site Parking

2 x Salary Life Assurance

Health cover at discounted rates

Bike Storage

EV charging facilities

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4 or above required.
• 5 other GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
• 3 A Levels at grade C or above preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Help with reporting subsidiary monthly figures.
• Assist with preparation and reconciliation of financial data.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Embrace and manage change

Excel skills

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4 or above)

x 5 GCSEs (grade 4 or above)

A Levels (grade C or above)

Job description

Summary
Aesseal are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Apprentice Trainee Accountant. In this role, you will support the team by undertaking a range of accounting and finance duties. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience whilst working towards a Level 3 AAT qualification.

Wage
£15,000 a year

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date
Monday 1 September 2025

Duration
1 year 3 months

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

• Reporting subsidiary monthly figures
• Assisting with preparation of the group budget
• Assisting with subsidiary re-forecasting
• Understanding the business as a whole and how its performing
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Assist in creating internal workflows
• Assist in digitalising and streamlining processes
• Liaise with external auditors as required

Where you'll work

Global Technology Centre
Bradmarsh Business Park
Mill Close Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 1BZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn
Course contents

• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• Maths and English (grade 4 or above (C or above))
• x 5 GCSEs (grade 4 or above (C or above))

A Level in:
x 3 A Levels (grade C or above)
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
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Embrace and manage change
• Excel skills

About this company
AESSEAL is a global engineering company specialising in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered mechanical seals and seal support systems. Our vision is to lead the world in reliability solutions-helping industries conserve water, reduce energy consumption, cut pollution, and build a more sustainable future. We are deeply committed to our social responsibilities and take pride in fostering talent from within. With a strong track record of developing apprentices and nurturing professional growth, AESSEAL empowers employees to take on greater responsibilities and advance into leadership roles.

https://www.aesseal.com/en/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Salary sacrifice pension scheme via Peoples Pension, 32 Holiday Days including bank holidays, Free On-Site Parking, 2 x Salary Life Assurance, Westfield health cover at discounted rates, Bike Storage, EV charging facilities and Long Service Awards
After this apprenticeship

• The succesful candidate will have the opportunity to progress onto Level 4 or 7 depending on performance

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Megan Field

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The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324843.
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