Accounts Assistant Apprentice

ALBION VALVES (UK) LIMITED

Barnsley (S75 3LS)

Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 August 2026

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Summary

To undertake purchase ledger, credit control, bank reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet preparation and annual audit participation.

Demonstrates an interest in accounting activities and should also have excellent organisational skills and be able to handle time-sensitive tasks.

Wage

£17,550 a year

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
8.30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 28 September 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

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

ACCOUNTS DUTIES:

  • Ensure that all Purchase Ledger invoices/credit notes are accurately entered
  • Ensure that all Sales Ledger invoices/credit notes are accurately entered
  • Post and control bank entries on a daily basis and maintain the bank reconciliation
  • Assist in the production of a payment list for UK supplier payments and send remittances
  • Send out customer sales ledger statements at the beginning and middle of each month and maintain the ledger
  • Offer assistance when required to the finance team on any ad hoc projects
  • General journal postings as and when required
  • Assistance with tax, specifically correct treatment of Input/Output VAT
  • Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Assist the Financial Director with the annual audit process

CREDIT CONTROL:

  • Support the finance team with the credit control activity, telephoning customers and discussion of their accounts
  • Send out copy documentation where required
  • Liaise with the internal sales department to resolve queries in a quick and robust manner

Where you'll work

9a Fall Bank Industrial Estate
Dodworth
Barnsley
S75 3LS

Training

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

Training provider

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Assist with the investigation of, and response to, financial information queries.
  • Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
  • Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements, and report financial information to users of accounts.
  • Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
  • Reconcile financial data, such as preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
  • Investigate, resolve, or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
  • Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
  • Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
  • Communicate using a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Assist with the investigation of, and response to, financial information queries.
  • Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
  • Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements, and report financial information to users of accounts.
  • Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
  • Reconcile financial data, such as preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
  • Investigate, resolve, or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
  • Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
  • Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
  • Communicate using a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

Delivery to be completed on-site and 6 hours per week off the job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work. Student to complete an Advanced Technical Certificate as a Accounts Assistant Level 3 Apprentice.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

T Level in:

Accounting (grade pass)

AAT in:

Accounting (grade Level 2)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Albion Valves (UK) Limited has been a trusted supplier to the UK’s HVAC and industrial markets for over 30 years, and the Albion brand has been around for over 40 years!

https://www.albionvalvesuk.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Company Bonus

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Possible progression opportunities. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

Amanda ogley

apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk

01226216166

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048954.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)