Finance Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a full time Finance Apprentice to join our family-owned, growing Group of companies. The position is office based and will work closely with our existing Finance Assistant as well as the whole of the finance function.

Wage

£13,741 a year

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Apprentices will have regular reviews with Managing Directors, and rates of pay will rise during the apprenticeship.

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 18 August 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

Responsibilities will include:

Learning to use Sage 200 to maintain accurate and up to date records.
Develop strong relationships with our colleagues at our various branches.
Reconciling cash and card transactions and investigating discrepancies.
Supporting the finance team with month-end procedures.
Gain an understanding across all finance functions and provide assistance where necessary.

Where you'll work

Old Mansion House
9 Quay Street
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2HE

Training

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

College or training organisation

FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Please note: This is an office-based role and is not suitable for remote or home working.

About this company

Cornwall Group was formed as part of a major restructuring of Cornwall Glass in July 2019, creating a new Group entity with five trading divisions. This includes Mackenzie Glass, Bristol, Cornwall Glass Manufacturing, Cornwall Glass and Glazing, Interior store Annie & Maude (which includes The Bourdeaux Shop - Isles of Scilly), and Forward Glass. Each a Limited company in their own right, they sit under a new Group function, encompassing IT, Finance, HR, and Marketing, the Cornwall Group.

http://www.cornwallgroup.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Pension 7% after 3 months • Private Healthcare / Accident & Sickness scheme after 6 months • 33 Days Holiday Inc Bank Holiday + additional after 5 years’ service

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Potential for the candidate to progress through the company and gain experience within all sectors. The main aim is to bring somebody into the team and for them to develop and become a key team member.

We are looking to invest our knowledge, skills, and time in the right person. This position has the potential to develop into a successful career for the right candidate with the position growing with the company.

Progression into higher level jobs within the company, or the groups companies.

Apprentices will also a receive a £250 contribution to driving lessons if required after 9 months and a High Street voucher on completion of the apprenticeship.

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