Apprentice Accounts Assistant

KELLING GROUP LTD

NORMANTON (WF6 1ZB)

Closes in 18 days (Monday 25 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 August 2025

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Summary

As an Accounts Apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a busy finance department while studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (AAT). This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the foundations of accounting and build a long-term career in finance.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Based on age of apprentice for NMW

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
37.5 hours (8.30am - 5.00pm), five days per week (Including day release), working days TBC

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

  • Processing of Supplier invoices from Purchase Order, Receipting and Payment. Liaising with suppliers and responding to queries
  • Liaising with customers, chasing outstanding debts and resolving of overdue invoice issues
  • Processing of Staff expenses
  • Reconciliation of Statements (AP) and remittance advices (AR)
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Monitoring and reporting on registers
  • Ad hoc reporting and duties

Where you'll work

UNIT F
ROSIE ROAD
NORMANTON
WF6 1ZB

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

First Intuition Leeds Ltd.

AAT qualification at Level 3.

The successful candidate will undertake a full review of their existing skills versus what is required in their new role. First Intuition will then advise on the best apprenticeship programme for them. This will be a structured AAT Apprenticeship programme at Level 3.

A blend of classroom and online training will support the candidate to achieve a well-recognised accountancy qualification which will both help with their new role and potentially lead on to further study.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4 or above)
  • Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Kelling Group is a leading provider in the hire of specialist access equipment, access platforms, welfare unit hire and services to growing infrastructure. We promise to give all our customers the quality product, service and value they deserve to ensure optimal wellbeing onsite, all whilst minimising environmental impact. The UK’s Largest Fleet - Through continuous innovation and reinvestment, we’ve developed a fleet of MEWPs, Welfare facilities and Lighting units, which are modern and market leading. Our specialist assets are provided by our two operating businesses: Access Hire and Welfare Hire.

https://www.kellinggroup.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

· Full support towards AAT qualification · On-the-job training and development · Friendly and supportive team environment · 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Birthday Leave · Company Pension · Healthcare cash plan · Employee referral scheme

After this apprenticeship

We’re a dynamic and growing company based in Normanton, committed to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for career development. As part of our continued growth, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Accounts Apprentice to join our finance team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LEEDS LIMITED

Betty Booty

yorkshirerecruitment@firstintuition.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335256.

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Closes in 18 days (Monday 25 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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