Trainee Finance Assistant

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Upper Poppleton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable business in the York area is seeking a Finance Apprentice for a permanent, full-time position. This role offers a salary of up to £24,000 and requires attendance at college one day a week. Responsibilities include processing invoices, assisting credit control, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates will demonstrate attention to detail, communication skills, and a commitment to a finance career with study support provided. Free on-site parking is available.

Benefits

Comprehensive study support

Discounts portal

30 days’ holiday including bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about starting a finance career and committed to studying.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident in face-to-face communication across teams and seniority levels.

Responsibilities

• Helping to input and process supplier invoices and expenses.
• Assisting with the creation of customer invoices and online uploads.
• Supporting credit control tasks and maintaining cashflow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactivity

Excel skills

Education

Professional qualification commitment (e.g., AAT)

Job description

A well‑established and reputable business based in the York area is currently seeking a Finance Apprentice to join its finance team on a permanent, full‑time basis. This position includes a comprehensive study support package, requiring attendance at college one day per week, with the remaining four days spent on‑site working closely with the finance team. Despite the weekly college day, this opportunity is offered with a full‑time salary and excellent development potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a long‑term career in finance within a supportive and collaborative environment. On offer is a competitive salary of up to £24,000, along with an excellent benefits package including full study support, a discounts portal, and 30 days’ holiday including bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Helping to input and process supplier invoices, staff expenses, payment runs, and purchase orders, supporting the Purchase Ledger team.
• Assisting with the creation of customer invoices and uploading information to online customer portals as part of the Sales Ledger process.
• Supporting credit control tasks by following up on late payments and helping to keep cashflow on track.
• Entering financial information into the company’s systems accurately and keeping records organised and up to date.
• Assisting with regular bank and supplier statement checks, as well as helping with basic month‑end finance activities.
• Preparing documents for audits and providing general administrative support to the wider finance team when needed.

Qualifications

• Be enthusiastic about starting a finance career and committed to studying a professional qualification (e.g., AAT).
• Have strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive attitude.
• Be confident communicating face‑to‑face across departments, teams, and varying seniority levels.
• Demonstrate ambition, curiosity, and willingness to develop skills across both Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger.
• Possess good Excel skills and be open to learning new financial software and systems.

This excellent opportunity is easily commutable from York, Selby, Tadcaster, Wetherby, Harrogate, Malton, Easingwold, Pocklington, and surrounding areas. Candidates must be able to drive due to limited public transport access to the site. Free on‑site parking is available.

We’re keen to connect with candidates who are enthusiastic about a career in finance, confident in their approach, motivated to study, and eager to develop new skills.

If you’re interested in this Finance Apprentice role and would like to be considered, click the ‘Apply’ button today to start your application. Alternatively, please get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.