Trainee Accounts Assistant - Stratford

Axis Europe; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Europe is seeking a Trainee Accounts Assistant for a 12-month apprenticeship in Stratford-upon-Avon. This role offers the chance to gain practical experience in finance while working alongside experienced colleagues and attending college weekly. Responsibilities include processing purchase orders and managing financial records. Enjoy competitive benefits such as annual leave, development opportunities, and more.

Benefits

Annual Holiday starting with 22 days

Long Service Awards

Perk box for various benefits

Paid Volunteer days

Travel Expenses covered

Access to Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE standard in English and Maths.
• Interest in finance and accounting.
• Good communication skills with staff and managers.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase orders and invoices.
• Monitoring the Accounts payable mailbox.
• Assisting with Cash expenses and banking.

Skills

Good communication

Interest in Finance and Accounting

Experience of Microsoft Office applications

Education

GCSE standard (English and Maths grade 4 or above)

Job description

Job title:	TraineeAccounts Assistant
Location:	Stratford
Salary:	Competitive
Working Hours:	Between 9-5pm (Mon-Fri)
Programme Duration:	12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Reporting to:	Line Manager and/or Senior Administrator
Closing Date:	Monday 23rd June 2025

Axis has experienced continual growth since its establishment in 1986, we’re not aiming to be the biggest service provider, however we intend to be the best. We work with some of the UK’s largest building owners, landlords & facility managers to provide strategic building repairs, planned maintenance and improvement across all property sectors.

Benefits:

• Annual Holiday: Starting with 22 days including bank holidays which will increase after 1 years’ service to a maximum of 5 days.
• Long Service Awards: Continuous service at key achievements is rewarded.
• Perk box: From free coffees and cinema tickets to trips away and so much more.
• Volunteer days: Paid yearly for a worthy cause.
• Access to Learning and development opportunities: These include financial wellbeing, technical skills and coaching.
• Travel Expenses covered: Enable travel to/from college, apprentice and/or other work-related events.

The Role:

Becoming an apprentice at Axis Europe is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. You will work alongside experienced colleagues, whilst learning on the job. You will be expected to attend school/college once a week as part of your apprenticeship.

Within this role, my you willgain an understanding of the core functions within the finance team, starting with Purchase ordering and progressing to purchase ledger, cash expenses and banking. There will also be opportunities to assist with new developments such as OCR invoicing within the finance team

Responsibilities:

Working alongside the Finance Controller, you will:

Purchase Ordering:

• Receiving orders by both telephone/E-Mail from operatives and processing accordingly.
• Processing orders electronically onto 3 different systems dependent on the operatives division.
• Taking details of goods required from the operative.

Purchase Ledger and Assisting with Cash expenses and banking:

• Monitor the Accounts payable mailbox and distribute invoices to the appropriate Purchase Ledger clerk.
• Analyse and distribute weekly hire reports to Contract/Divisional Managers.
• As well as the completion of other Ad hoc tasks set by Financial controller.

This list of responsibilities and requirements are not exhaustive, and some degree of flexibility is required to support the success of the department.

Skills:

• Educated to GCSE standard (English and Maths grade 4 or above) or equivalent.
• Good communication with staff and managers of all levels.
• Experience of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Interest in Finance and Accounting.

If this opportunity interests you, we would love to hear from you, so what are you waiting for!

Many faces, One Axis

We value diversity in our business and actively support and celebrate it for the benefit of our employees, clients, and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and embrace diversity above all.

If you need any accommodations during our hiring process, please let us know in your application. Our goal is to meet your needs and make the assessment process fair and transparent.