Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

Reporting to the Finance Manager under the Finance Director’s leadership, this role supports smooth day-to-day operations—focusing on purchasing and accounts payable, including invoices, expenses, and bank reconciliations—while offering scope to get involved in wider finance areas.

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-Friday 9:00-17:00 1/5 working days will be a study day (included within paid hours)

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

To assist in the everyday running of the finance office- Keeping records updated and to become confident in using accounts software
To provide financial support within the corporate team
Receiving calls that are of finance relevance and ensuring that messages are passed on or dealt with
Carrying out financial tasks including processing, posting and updating the accounts software, to making sure papers are correctly filed and up to date.
Monthly recurring journal entries and ad hoc journals
Process and review expense claims on a monthly basis using SAP concur
Preparation and reconciliation of bank accounts
Ad hoc duties as required

Where you'll work

UNIT 1
GLOBAL COURT
REYDON BUSINESS PARK
SOUTHWOLD
IP18 6SY

Training

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

College or training organisation

CITY COLLEGE NORWICH

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

For the full apprenticeship, learners will complete:

Level 2 Accounting Apprenticeship Standard.
Functional Skills in English and maths if required.
AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR).

For the End Point Assessment (EPA), apprentices will undertake a structured interview and an in-tray test.

Apprentices must attend college sessions once a week (term-time) at the Ipswich Road campus, located near Norwich city centre.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working
Time Management
Good Adaptability
Friendly and Approachable
Conscientious
Professional presentation

Other requirements

Travel & Working Environment: Our rural location is served by bus routes, though timings can be irregular—so access to independent transport is highly beneficial. This is an office-based role requiring extended periods at a desk and computer.

About this company

We specialise in supplying high-quality components and contract furniture to the Commercial, Leisure, Education, and Healthcare sectors. More than just suppliers, we’re dedicated partners—committed to delivering value-added solutions that help our customers grow, innovate, and rise to every challenge.

After this apprenticeship

After successful completion, the learner may choose to progress to the Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard.

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