Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity to Join Lily Comms as an Accounts Assistant Apprentice, playing a key role within the Finance department. You’ll work alongside experienced finance professionals and provide vital support to the team. You will work towards AAT L2 with opportunities to further progress.

Wage

£17,000 a year

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Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Friday, between 9.00am and 5.30pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

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

At Lily, we’re always on the lookout for passionate, forward-thinking people to join a company that’s focused on being the leading provider of communication and IT solutions.

An award-winning company, recognised as a World Class employer. We’ve also won the Best Company to Work For, Best Apprenticeship Scheme and Best Overall Sales & Marketing Team at the Comms Dealer industry awards.

The Finance department plays a crucial role, supporting Lily on its growth journey and the Accounts Assistant Apprentice role is an important, integral member of the Finance team.

The role after training will include;

Process and issue accurate sales ledger invoices to customers
Accurately processing purchase ledger invoices for multiple suppliers
Processing expenses onto accounting software
Handling inbound calls
Monthly reconciliation and allocation of supplier accounts
Completing monthly reconciliation of Lily’s main funder ledgers i.e CF
Setting up new direct debit instructions for customers & processing changes where necessary
Managing tickets in our customer portal
Dealing with ad-hoc customer/ supplier queries such as statement requests & payment enquiries
Taking on ad-hoc tasks within finance function where necessary
Work towards achieving AAT Level 2 qualification with ambition to progress further

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as required by the organisation. Staff are expected to be flexible in their work in order to deliver the objectives of the organisation.

Where you'll work

UNIT A
MILLSHAW BUSINESS LIVING
GLOBAL AVENUE
LEEDS
LS11 8PR

Training

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

College or training organisation

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Your 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.

Your training plan

As an Accounts Assistant Apprentice, you will complete the following qualifications as part of your apprenticeship:

Level 2 Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, which includes:
Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
This apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace and 20% of your working time will be dedicated towards training and learning new skills

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

maths & English & 3 other subjects (grade 5/ C or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Make sure you can travel to the place of work on a daily basis. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Progression to further AAT qualifications. Apply early as the role will close early if sufficient applications are received.

About this company

Lily Communications, based in Leeds, is a digital transformation company providing telecoms, IT, and utility solutions to businesses across the UK. Founded in 2009, Lily supports over 2,500 SMEs with services like cloud telephony, managed IT, cybersecurity, and mobile connectivity. Our mission is to enhance efficiency and reduce costs through innovative technology. We are known for our strong workplace culture, earning recognition as one of the UK’s best companies to work for, thanks to our focus on staff development and well-being.

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

Company benefits

• Cycle to work scheme • Study Support • Birthday holiday scheme • Gym contribution • Length-of-service-related holiday entitlement • Holiday purchase options • Free onsite parking • Health and wellbeing programme • Company pension

After this apprenticeship

Progression to a permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship
Potential to progress onto AAT qualifications
At Lily, we have a strong focus on the success of our employees, as we recognise that our employees are integral to the overall success of our business
We invest heavily in your professional development and in turn, give you the opportunity to work at a rapidly growing and ambitious company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Katrina Clarke

katrina.clarke@cmsvoc.co.uk

01924 470477

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319425.

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Closes in 20 days (Thursday 29 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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