Apprentice Finance Assistant

Summary

We’re looking for a bright, enthusiastic Apprentice Finance Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team to assist with key financial tasks such as invoicing, data entry, reconciliations, and reporting, all while learning from experienced professionals. You will need a keen eye for detail, a positive attitude, and a passion for numbers.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 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

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

Data Entry and Recording:
Accurately input financial data, including invoices, receipts, and other transactions, into accounting software.
Invoice Management:
Assist with processing supplier invoices, preparing invoices for customers, and managing payments.
Basic Bookkeeping:
Perform basic bookkeeping tasks, such as maintaining ledgers and journals, and ensuring records are up-to-date.
Administrative Support:
Provide general administrative support to the finance team, including filing documents, answering phones, and managing correspondence.

Where you'll work

Station Yard
Dunston
Lincoln
LN4 2HA

Training

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

College or training organisation

LINCOLN COLLEGE

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

The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Finance Assistant Level 2 or Assistant Accountant Level 3.
The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.
This is a Day Release programme which means you will attend Lincoln/Newark College, 1 day per week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.

Course outline:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeships/st0608-v1-4

or

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeships/st0002-v1-2

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade A*/9 - C/4)

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
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

Own transport would be advisable owing to location as there is no public transport stop close by

About this company

True Window & Glass, we provide a range of double-glazing services and repairs to the trade and public across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and the Midlands. Other glazing services include the repair and installation of energy-efficient window systems and secondary glazing, conservatory installation, bi-folding doors, French and patio doors in uPVC or aluminium for housing, flats, schools and commercial buildings. We also offer bespoke glass items such as painted glass splashbacks and glass shelving, as well as a Trade and Sales counter that can supply double-glazed window units manufactured at our Lincoln HQ. These include slim-line heritage units along with a range of other products and sundries.

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

After this apprenticeship

Permanent position available on successful completion of the Apprenticeship
Progression to a Higher Level Accounting Apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Kateryna Shevchenko

apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk

01522 876284

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320882.

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Closes on Monday 30 June 2025

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