L2 Finance Apprentice

ARNE; Risley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

ARNE, a dynamic apparel and footwear brand, seeks a Finance Apprentice to join their team in Risley. This apprenticeship will provide exposure to vital finance tasks such as processing invoices and supporting month-end activities, enriching your skills in a vibrant workplace. The role offers a chance to be part of an evolving brand while building a solid foundation for your career in finance.

Benefits

32 days holiday plus your birthday off

Generous staff discount

Annual and quarterly bonus schemes

Private healthcare with dental and optical plans

Life assurance covering 5x annual salary

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Qualifications

• Confident in processing supplier invoices and reconciling records.
• Proficient in managing finance queries and expense claims.
• Experienced in month-end activities and controlling purchasing costs.

Responsibilities

• Support Operational Finance Team with processing invoices.
• Raise and reconcile customer invoices monthly.
• Assist with month-end close activities and perform reconciliations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs in Maths (6/B) and English (6/B)

A Level in related field (e.g., maths, business)

Tools

MS Office (particularly Excel)

Job description

ARNE is an apparel and footwear brand/retailer based in Birchwood Park near Warrington, UK. We design and develop our products in the UK, manufacture in the near & far east, and ship directly to our customers via ARNEclo.com. We have recently expanded to be available through Selfridges both in store and online.

We have ambitious objectives for the next decade, including launching new product categories in shoes and womenswear, creating paid media, CRM activities, and expanding internationally to enhance our existing strong brand assets.

Reporting to our Head of Finance, you will play a key role in developing and executing strategies, working closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative, high-performing clothing and footwear to market.

If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for fashion, and want to join us on this exciting journey, please apply today!

Requirements

By the end of your Apprenticeship, you will be confident in:

• Supporting the Operational Finance Team with processing supplier invoices, ensuring all transactions are accurately three-way matched with purchase orders and goods receipts.
• Raising monthly Wholesale customer invoices and reconciling them with packing lists and remittance statements.
• Managing the shared Finance inbox, ensuring all queries are responded to promptly and effectively.
• Reconciling supplier statements against company records, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring timely invoice payments.
• Processing employee expense claims in line with company policy, ensuring accurate and timely recording in the finance system.
• Assisting with month-end close activities, including preparing accruals, prepayments, and performing reconciliations.
• Collaborating with the finance team to monitor and control purchasing costs, addressing variances.
• Carrying out other ad hoc finance-related duties as required.
• Resolving queries confidently using written and verbal communication and building strong supplier relationships.

The apprenticeship will be provided by Damar Training.

Essential skills, experience, and qualifications:

• GCSEs in Maths (6/B) and English (6/B).
• A Level in a related field (e.g., maths, business, accounting, economics).
• Strong organisational skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset and comfort with numbers.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, especially Excel).
• Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work with colleagues and suppliers at all levels.
• Keen to learn and develop.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage your own time effectively.

Benefits

• Recognised as a Medium-sized Sunday Times Best Place to Work for 2025.
• 32 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off.
• Holiday entitlement increases to 36 days with service.
• Option to buy or sell holidays.
• Generous staff discount.
• Annual and quarterly bonus schemes based on company performance.
• Private healthcare including dental and optical plans after probation.
• Health Cash Plan from day one.
• Life assurance covering 5x annual salary from day one.
• Discounted marketplace with savings and cashback from hundreds of providers.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Tech Scheme.

ARNE is an equal opportunities employer. We believe diverse teams bring unique skills and are committed to supporting candidates from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, or neurodiverse individuals. We strive to create an inclusive, supportive workplace and strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds.