Apprentice Finance Assistant

TRU7 LIMITED

Ipswich (IP5 2PE)

Closes in 18 days (Sunday 6 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 June 2025

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Summary

To support the finance team with the day-to-day transactional processes for a designated company within the group. This role will focus on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing and finance administration to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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£10:50 per hour

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm including 1 hour unpaid for lunch.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 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

  • Processing of all purchase invoices, allocating to correct contracts and liaising with QS’s
  • Manage supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
  • Monthly payment run preparation for review
  • Set up new suppliers and complete CIS verifications
  • Process staff expenses
  • Daily monitoring of bank feeds and finance inbox
  • Processing of Applications for payment/Payment Certs/Invoices & Self-Billing invoices
  • Credit Control
  • Assist with weekly payroll processing
  • Update and maintain supplier forms and records
  • Assist with contract set up in Eque2
  • Support the QS’s and commercial team with finance queries
  • Finance administration
  • Act as a support and provide cover during holidays and periods of absence to team

Where you'll work

Sinks Pit Main Road
Kesgrave
Ipswich
IP5 2PE

Training

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

College or training organisation

SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Assist with the investigation 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 varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Assist with the investigation 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 varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

  • Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
  • English and maths (if required) Level 2

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

AAT (grade level 2)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • or equivalent in English (grade 4/C)
  • or equivalent in Maths (grade 4/C)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

You will need to be able to travel to the office daily (IPS) and you will have availability to interview and start. Some experience in a finance role is preferred due to the nature of the role and the level apprenticeship you will be completing. Knowledge of Sage 200/Eque2 would be an advantage but full training will be provided. Please note : The employer has also requested in addition to completing this application that a CV and cover letter is sent to Wayne De'Ath listing the vacancy title in the subject Email: wayne@tru7.com

About this company

At Tru7, we’re expanding - and not just on site. We’re actively seeking dedicated professionals to enrich our Office Support, Compliance Administration, Contracts and Estimating teams. Working from our modern Kesgrave HQ, you’ll be immersed in a collaborative environment where your organisational skills, attention to detail and drive for excellence can flourish. We offer a range of engaging roles - from supporting day to day operations in Admin and Accounts to handling compliance for major projects and assisting our Contracts division with commercial operations. You’ll benefit from free onsite parking, a supportive team culture and clear pathways for career progression . At Tru7, every voice matters. We’re a family run business grounded in integrity, service, and expertise, where innovation and proactive thinking are embraced. If you're passionate about making an impact and growing your career in a premier regional business, we’d love to meet you.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Increase in salary
  • More responsibility
  • Career progression

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE

Natasha Stead

apprenticeshipapplication@suffolk.ac.uk

01473 382600

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326619.

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Closes in 18 days (Sunday 6 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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