Apprentice Finance Assistant

Summary

We are seeking an ambitious Finance Assistant to join our team. An opportunity for someone to study for their AAT qualification and who wants to progress. The role is also an integral part of the company’s succession planning and it is anticipated that the successful candidate will develop in due course to potentially head the Finance Department.

Wage

£24,000 a year

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Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

37.5 hours per week (early finish on Friday)- however if you are in classroom delivery on this day, this will be 4.15pm. Mon – Thu 08:30 – 17:00 Fri 08:30 – 14:30.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 28 July 2025

Duration

1 year

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

Due to our continued growth and expansion we are seeking an ambitious Finance Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is studying for their accounting qualification who wants to progress into an assistant accountant. You will report into the Financial Controller. The role is also an integral part of the Company’s succession planning and it is anticipated that the successful candidate will develop in due course to potentially head the Finance Department.

As Finance Assistant you will play a vital role in supporting both the Senior Management Team and the wider team by delivering high quality financial information. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a manufacturing company setting and to further your career in accounting.

Main Responsibilities:

Maintain and update financial records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations

Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, including verifying invoices & coding
Supplier statement reconciliations
Assist in the preparation of payment runs
Sales ledger invoice creation
Processing expense claims
Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
Assist with month-end duties, including accruals and prepayments
Assist in the preparation of financial reports and statements as required
Collaborate with other departments to collect necessary information for financial reporting
Maintenance of supplier and customer databases
Preparation of delivery and export documentation
Support any ad-hoc business operations
Become familiar with all aspects of our MRP software

This job description is current at the date shown, but, in consultation with you, may be changed at any time to reflect or anticipate changes in the job role.

Where you'll work

WINDMILL HOUSE
277 TONG ROAD
LEEDS
LS12 4NQ

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

Classroom delivery one day a week via Zoom Live Classroom Delivery.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Math’s and English GCSE’s (grade 5-9)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Math (grade C/4 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
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Ability to work independently
Ability to work in a team
Ability to multiple task

About this company

From our HQ in Leeds, England, our sound and thriving business is proud to design and manufacture thousands of high performance, custom products for a vast array of applications across the world. Committed to the finest products and service, SARAS Technology is driven by principles shared by every team member, whatever their role. SARAS is a privately owned reputable and established SME company and one of the UK’s leading designers and manufacturers of RF amplifiers, filters and sub-systems supplying our products to a world-wide customer base. We offer all our employees a supportive working environment in which our employees can grow and develop their skills.

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

Company benefits

Company Pension On-site parking (free) Good position close to public transport 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Day off on your Birthday Death in Service life cover Full study support for AAT and further qualifications

After this apprenticeship

The role is also an integral part of the company’s succession planning and it is anticipated that the successful candidate will develop in due course to potentially head the Finance Department, in years to come.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

Mandy Hodson

Mandy.Hodson@cmsvoc.co.uk

01924614523

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323113.

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Closes in 9 days (Monday 16 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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