Apprentice Finance Assistant

Beck & Pollitzer

Staffordshire (DE13 0FY)

Closes in 31 days (Friday 16 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 December 2025

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Summary

Beck & Pollitzer are looking for an apprentice to work within their finance department, with opportunities to learn and develop while working on a range of tasks within the function. 

• Wage:

  £15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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  • Pay will increase in April 2026
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm with a 30 minute lunch break

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Sunday 25 January 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 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

The apprentice will be working closely with the senior management accountant in the day-to-day tasks within the finance department, including:

• Reviewing and approving expenses, including approving credit card expenses
• Maintaining the monthly journal
• Using internal systems, including SAGE and FocalPoint, and receiving traning on how to use these effectively
• Completing individual projects to help develop the efficiency and effectiveness of the department

Where you'll work

Units 4-7 Albion Gateway
Milan Road
Stretton
Staffordshire
DE13 0FY

Training

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

Training provider

DCG

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

You will spend 80% of your time working within the finance team and the remaing 20% completing college work remotely, usually in the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
• Organisation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

About this employer

Beck & Pollitzer is the world’s leading provider of engineering solutions including factory relocation, machine installation and heavy machinery moving services. We deliver an unparalleled range of engineering support services to both manufacturing and industrial sectors.

https://beck-pollitzer.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

• Healthshield Health
• Cash Plan

After this apprenticeship

• Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you could progress to a full-time permanent position within the finance department

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DCG

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000005136.

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Closes in 31 days (Friday 16 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

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