Finance Apprentice: Kickstart Your AAT Accounting Career

First City Nursing and Care; Swindon; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

First City Nursing and Care invites a motivated individual to join our Finance Team as a Finance Apprentice in Swindon. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and the chance to study towards an AAT Level 2 or 3 while gaining practical accounting experience.

Based in our Swindon office, you will work with Sage 50 Accounts, assist with subcontractor invoices, payments, and month-end tasks, and develop strong finance administration and payroll skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Be 16 years of age or older.
• Must have at least a grade C or 4 GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English or be willing to undertake Functional Skills as part of the course.
• Have an understanding and/or interest in Accounting/Finance.
• All employment with First City Nursing and Care is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and completion of mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Work with Sage 50 Accounts and other finance systems.
• Reconcile subcontractor invoices against agreed rates, invoicing and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and process payments to subcontractors in a timely manner.
• Review and maintain subcontractor accounts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies or queries.
• Monitor aged debtor reports and identify outstanding debt, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Liaise with internal departments, subcontractors, and customers regarding invoice and payment queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all documentation is up to date.
• Support the Finance Team with month-end processes and administrative tasks.
• Handle sensitive information professionally and in accordance with data protection regulations.
• Complete apprenticeship coursework and assessments to a high standard.
• Undertake other finance and administration duties as required to support the department.

Skills

Strong communication

MS Office proficiency

Numerical skills

Job description

First City Nursing and Care invites a motivated individual to join our Finance Team as a Finance Apprentice in Swindon. This entry-level role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and the chance to study towards an AAT Level 2 or 3 while gaining practical accounting experience.

Based in our Swindon office, you will work with Sage 50 Accounts, assist with subcontractor invoices, payments, and month-end tasks, and develop strong finance administration and payroll skills in a supportive environment.