Accounts Apprentice

Nijhuis Industries

TRURO (TR4 9DJ)

Closes in 30 days (Sunday 17 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 July 2025

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Summary

Working in the accounts team, learning all aspects of a busy finance function, including; bookkeeping, financial reporting, invoicing, credit control, office administration getting to know all aspects of the business. A great opportunity to take the first step on your career and to become an integral part of a growing and ambitious business.

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 9-5, 30 minute unpaid lunch break

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 17 September 2025

Duration

1 year 2 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

In this role, you will gain experience across a wide range of accounting and finance functions. Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- Processing purchase ledger invoices

- Managing supplier payments and reconciling supplier statements

- Maintaining up-to-date supplier and customer records

- Handling sales invoicing and overseeing credit control

- Processing company credit card statements and employee expense claims

- Reconciling bank feeds and performing month-end journal entries

- Managing intercompany management charges

- Gaining familiarity with the various accounting software used within the business

- Providing general administrative support, including a variety of ad-hoc tasks, and assisting business owners in administration, finance, and other operational duties

- Developing a comprehensive understanding of the business and its financial activities

- Telephone support providing excellent customer service.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with multiple departments, providing valuable exposure to a variety of finance and administrative tasks.

Where you'll work

NANJERRICK COURT
ALLET
TRURO
TR4 9DJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD

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

You will undertake the Level 2 “Accounts / Finance Assistant” Apprenticeship (an Intermediate Apprenticeship in Accounting), with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme.

Assessment will be by an “End Point Assessment”, which will include thefollowing two elements:

 

A Structured Interview. This will consist of 10 questions asked by an AAT Independent Assessor. It will last 60 minutes and will be performed remotely via the AAT on-line video portal. The questions will allowing you to to display the knowledge and experience you have obtained over your apprenticeship.
A Synoptic exam -  This will be undertaken under exam conditions. It will be based on what you have studied in your AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. 
Successful completion of the AAT (Level 2) Foundation Certificate in Accounting is a mandatory element of the Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprenticeship. Your Apprenticeship will therefore include formal studies towards this qualification. It is anticipated that your apprenticeship duration will be for 15 months, although earlier completion is possible, provided the duration exceeds one year and a week.

You will receive support from both the employer, and the training provider, to complete and achieve your Apprenticeship and will be given time to study during the week on a day release basis.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 3 other subjects (grade 9-5(A-C))
  • English (grade 9-5(A-C))
  • Maths (grade 9-5 ( A-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

  • Attention to detail
  • Number skills
  • Desire to progress in studies
  • Desire to continuously develop

Other requirements

Office Based on the outskirts of Truro, to start as soon as possible.

About this company

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact? At Nijhuis Saur Industries, we recognize the critical importance of clean water worldwide and making water available for all. In a world threatened by water scarcity and pollution, #MissionWater takes proactive steps. We acknowledge the pressing need to reassess water's value across ecological, social, economic, and technological dimensions. Why Join Us? #everytalentmatters At Nijhuis Saur Industries, we're more than just a company; we're a community of passionate and bold individuals committed to shaping a sustainable and resilient future. Whether you're a master in engineering, a visionary in marketing, an expert in administration, or a service-oriented professional, there's a place for every talent to shine in our organization. We've been doing this for more than 120 years, serving more than 140 countries. By joining Nijhuis, you'll play a pivotal role in leading #MissionWater. Our job openings provide an opportunity to directly contribute to restoring water's significance, becoming a key player in this transformative journey.Step into our world where you're challenged to grow, learn, and unleash your full potential. Together, we're building a future that will transform not only our company but the world. Discover your role within our organization and be part of an impactful project. Join us in closing the water loop and building a sustainable and resilient future— one drop at a time.Become part of #MissionWater and make a real impact with us.

https://www.nijhuisindustries.com/uk/careers (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

As your skills progress you will be offered more duties and responsibilities and the chance to complete further apprenticeship levels 3 and 4.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD

Victoria Longstaff

victoria@accountancylearning.ac.uk

01392 435349

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332395.

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Closes in 30 days (Sunday 17 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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