Trainee Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship program in the UK is searching for a Finance Accounts Assistant apprentice. This role encompasses supporting the accounts team by managing purchase orders, invoices, and various financial tasks. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and IT skills, attention to detail, and a passion for finance. The apprenticeship includes specialized training at York College, providing a pathway towards a successful career in finance. Benefits include 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Good communication skills in a professional setting.
• Understanding of basic finance and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day operations of the accounts team.
• Manage purchase invoice processes and ensure correct matching.
• Support financial tasks including reconciliations and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Creativity

Initiative

Non‑judgemental attitude

Patience

Education

GCSE in any subject (grade 3)

English (grade 3)

Maths (grade 3)

Job description

Summary

Assist in the day‑to‑day running of the accounts team. Sorting admin queries, answering the phone and supporting the team with various projects and account queries.

Pay & Hours

Wage: £21,280 per year

Hours: Monday – Thursday 8 am – 5 pm; Friday 8 am – 4 pm

Annual hours: 39 per week.

Start date: Wednesday 1 April 2026

Duration: 1 year

Positions: 1

Where you'll work

UNIT 2
MOXON COURT
NORTHALLERTON BUSINESS PARK
THURSTON ROAD
DL6 2NG

What you'll do at work

• Checking purchase orders against purchase invoices and jobs; ensuring well‑managed PO administration; reviewing checks to ensure correct matching and closing invoices when fully billed
• Managing day‑to‑day purchase invoice processing; coding invoices correctly; accounting VAT; matching to POs; obtaining correct approval
• Effective management of proforma invoices; ensuring prompt payment and reconciling with full VAT invoices, avoiding double counting
• Adhering to agreed finance policies for each client
• Reconciling supplier accounts when statements are received; requesting missing invoices or credit notes
• Reviewing supplier ledgers for unusual items and matching credits
• Assisting with supplier payment runs; running payment reports and sending remittance advices as required
• Performing month‑end tasks: credit card reconciliations, staff expenses, fixed asset accounting, prepayments, accruals
• Supporting review checks on VAT returns; resolving issues, inconsistencies or errors
• Working collaboratively with the Clarkes team to ensure accurate invoice recording and procedure communication
• Communicating with clients and suppliers using effective communication skills
• Performing ad‑hoc administrative tasks and supporting the rest of the Clarkes team
• Checking bank payments and supporting bank reconciliations
• Supporting month‑end checks and reconciliations

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

York College

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Course contents

• Record transactional data
• Use the organization’s standard tools and processes to examine data for reconciliation issues and inconsistencies between invoices
• Recognize and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary
• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks
• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon and tailoring language to the audience
• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data
• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, including backing up data

Training schedule

Apprentices will typically study online via the Mindful Education platform with some attendance at York College. Study periods will be consolidated with on‑programme learning in the workplace. An assessor/reviewer will visit every 8‑10 weeks to discuss and monitor progress.

Requirements

Essential qualifications:

• GCSE in any subject (grade 3)
• English (grade 3)
• Maths (grade 3)

Additional qualifications and industry experience are welcome.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Creativity
• Initiative
• Non‑judgemental attitude
• Patience

Other requirements

The position requires strong attention to detail, ability to focus on projects and multitask, and a passion for finance. The ideal candidate is smart‑dressed, professional, and keen to advance their career.

Company benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays.

After this apprenticeship

Many positions may open across the group company.

Application deadline

Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026

Contact

The contact for this apprenticeship is yorkcollege.ac.uk. The reference code is VAC2000007302.