Accounts Administrator Apprentice

ARENA LEISURE RACING LIMITED

South Yorkshire (DN2 6BB)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 22 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 May 2026

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Summary

We are seeking enthusiastic and talented individuals to join our busy office team as an Accounts Apprentice to provide a professional and efficient administrative service at Arena Racing Company. This is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in the accounting world, working with a dynamic, busy office

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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A comprehensive training program that combines on-the-job experience with theoretical knowledge. Ongoing support & mentorship from experienced professionals.

Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday – Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The duties and responsibilities involved in this role will involve: 

Embark on a rewarding journey combining practical on-the-job experience with theoretical knowledge to develop skills in accounting principles, procedures, and practices.

Work under the guidance of experienced professionals to gain hands-on experience in financial transactions, budgeting, and financial reporting.

  • Develop a strong understanding of accounting software and systems used by the group
  • Pursue ongoing learning and professional development to stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices
  • Checking supplier invoices against purchase orders on our database and then processing them 
  • Reconciling supplier statements against purchase ledger records 
  • Updating sales ledger and sending invoices and credit notes to customers 
  • Verifying the accuracy of accounts records (from both sales and purchase perspectives) and identifying errors 
  • Assisting the accounts manager with administrative duties to enable smooth preparation of VAT returns and yearly accounts 
  • Liaising with customers and suppliers and dealing with invoicing disputes 

Requirements:

  • A passion for accounting and a drive to succeed in the field
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A willingness to learn and take on new challenges

What We Offer:

  • A comprehensive training program that combines on-the-job experience with theoretical knowledge
  • Ongoing support and mentorship from experienced professionals.
  • The opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the success of the company
  • A competitive salary and benefits package

Where you'll work

Doncaster Racecourse
Leger Way
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN2 6BB

Training

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

Training provider

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Record transactional data.
  • Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
  • Recognise 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, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
  • Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
  • Record transactional data.
  • Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
  • Recognise 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, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
  • Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Training schedule

Training will be at North Lindsey College/ Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.   Block release/ Day release  You will undertake the Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 standard.    

More training information

You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed. You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

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
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

We need to ask all applicants whether they have any relevant criminal convictions and or pending investigation as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Relevant meaning offences against a person, whether violent or sexual, offences involving drugs or controlled substances, or theft.  A declaration of a relevant Criminal Conviction will result in a Risk Assessment being carried out to determine whether the applicant poses a risk to the welfare or safety of others. 

 This does not include warnings, cautions, reprimands and (for example) speeding fines/points.  
A YES ANSWER DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY EXCLUDE YOUR APPLICATION. 

About this employer

Arena Racing Company was created in 2012, and has been a racing industry pioneer, developing new race series such as the All Weather Championships. Our racing business has grown with the acquisition of racecourses and greyhound stadia and our media business is flourishing through the control of media rights and our partnerships with The Racing Partnership, At The Races and Sky Sports Racing. Although we're a relatively young company we have a vast heritage. Find out a little more about our company values, who the people of ARC are, and the history of our company.

 

We strive to be at the forefront of British Racing, offering top quality racing and delivering innovation across both our business and sport. We encourage people development and a cooperative working culture. So we can promote from within. This underpins our delivery of shareholder value.

https://www.arenaracingcompany.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

The opportunity to work with a dynamic team & contribute to the success of the company with a competitive salary and benefits package.

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Anna Phoenix

Anna.Phoenix@dncolleges.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030329.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 22 May 2026 at 11:59pm)