Accountancy Apprenticeship - Hinckley

GEOSYNTHETICS LTD

Hinckley (LE10 3FF)

Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 2 September 2025)

Posted on 6 August 2025

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Summary

Geosynthetics are looking for new apprentice accountants! You will be studying toward your Accounts Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship qualification.

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, 08:30 - 16:30.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 15 September 2025

Duration

1 year

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

The Role:

  • This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience across core finance functions while developing your ability to work collaboratively, take ownership of tasks, and contribute to team success
  • You will be involved in day-to-day accounting activities, management reporting, and process improvement, while learning how to manage resources effectively and align your work to the company’s strategic goals

Key Responsibilities:

Finance & Reporting:

  • Assist in producing weekly and daily financial reports
  • Support the preparation of management accounts
  • Assist with invoice finance processes
  • Maintain and update aged debt reports
  • Process payment runs in line with supplier terms
  • Support bank balance reconciliations and daily cashflow updates
  • Assist with setting up new supplier accounts
  • Process and verify employee expenses
  • Support audit preparation and respond to audit requirements

Teamwork & Collaboration:

  • Work closely with colleagues across departments to ensure accurate and timely financial information
  • Provide feedback to improve processes and service delivery
  • Participate in cross-departmental projects and planning to ensure resources are effectively allocated

Continuous Improvement:

  • Suggest and support new ideas that improve efficiency and accuracy in finance processes
  • Learn how to delegate and take ownership of assigned tasks
  • Develop an understanding of internal and external factors affecting the business and respond to changes effectively

What We’re Looking For:

  • Enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to learn about both finance and business operations
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in work
  • Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks
  • Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to teamwork
  • Basic IT skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook)

What We Offer:

  • Flexible working hours within office opening times (08:15 - 16:30)
  • Excellent work/life balance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
  • Structured company bonus – up to 10% of salary after 6 months’ probation
  • BUPA healthcare after 6 months’ probation
  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme
  • Smart/casual dress code with dress-down Fridays
  • Full training and study support towards your accountancy qualification

Where you'll work

Unit 3, Hinckley Park, Avery Way
Hinckley
LE10 3FF

Training

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

Training provider

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

  • Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years
  • We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. We help build meaningful careers that give individuals security, satisfaction, and purpose – and in turn help organisations and wider industry meet the challenges of a changeable operating environment
  • On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained your Accounts or finance assistant (Level 2)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

  • Maths (grade Pass (GC)
  • English (grade Pass (GC)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail

Other requirements

The closing date is guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

About this employer

Geosynthetics Limited is a successful, dynamic and creative business. Since its incorporation in 1998 the company has grown rapidly into the largest independent geosynthetics supplier in the UK employing over 50 people. The company has earned an excellent reputation for high quality products, next day delivery and high levels of customer service, all of which are the cornerstones of the company’s commitment to its customers in the UK civil engineering and construction industries. Geosynthetics Limited now has stocks worth in excess of £1,000,000. Not just a product supplier, Geosynthetics Limited provides “inspired solutions for civil engineering” through its team of design and application engineers. Using extensive knowledge of product and applications the team are developing an enviable reputation for innovative and sustainable solutions that not only achieve the desired objectives but also save time and reduce costs.

After this apprenticeship

  • Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335971.

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Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 2 September 2025)

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