Accounts /Finance Assistant Apprentice
AVON MATERIAL SUPPLIES LTD
Wimborne Dorset (BH21 6FB)
Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 February 2026
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Summary
This opportunity covers a range of accounting and bookkeeping functions, including assisting the existing payroll team and performing day to day bookkeeping transactions for clients and drafting their VAT returns. There will be the potential for progressing to subsequent qualificiations and ultimately membership of the AAT.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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There will be regular salary reviews and opportunities to earn more as you progress through your studies.
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
9am- 5pm
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 30 May 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- Positions available
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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
A broad range of accounting and finance tasks will be undertaken providing experience across our activities. Tasks at some point would include:
- Processing purchase Ledger invoices
- Supplier payments
- Reconciling suppler statements
- Maintaining supplier records
- Sales invoicing
- Credit control
- Maintaining customer records
- Processing company credit card statements
- Processing staff expenses
- Matching the bank feeds
- Month-end journals
- Dealing with intercompany management charges
- Understanding the various accounting software in use
- General admin, including a lot of ad-hoc duties, assisting the owners in both administration, finance and other duties, getting to really know the business, including
- Providing occasional cover on the telephone support
Where you'll work
Woolsbridge Industrial Estate
Wimborne Dorset
BH21 6FB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD
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
You will undertake the “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 the following 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. You will build a Portfolio of reflections and product evidence that will be used to support your answers to these 10 questions.
Successful completion of the AAT Level 2 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 13 months, although earlier completion is possible.
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.
As you learn more in both the office and in your studies your responsibilities, and the variety of tasks you undertake, are expected to increase.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 3 other subjects (grade 9-5(A-C))
- English (grade 9-5 (A-C))
- Mathematics (grade 9-5 (A-C))
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Team working
Other requirements
We would require you to be in the office on the study day.
There are 3 offices within the area, Woolbridge but could be Corfe Mullen, or Canford Park Area, the ability to travel between offices would therefore be required.
About this employer
As a trusted, family-run business with over 30 years of experience, Avon Material Supplies (AMS) has built a reputation for delivering high-quality construction aggregates, concrete and waste management services across Dorset and Hampshire.
Our expert team supports tradespeople, contractors, and the public with dependable service, competitive pricing, and industry-leading knowledge.
AMS is your one-stop shop for building materials and waste solutions, offering everything from primary and recycled aggregates to skip hire, grab lorry services, and concrete.
With a modern fleet, prompt delivery, and tailored support, we provide cost-effective, sustainable solutions for projects of every size.
At AMS, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, dedicated to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment for our team members. We understand the value of recruiting and retaining talented individuals who contribute to our success. With a focus on professional growth and development, we offer great opportunities for employees to thrive and advance in their careers.
If you are looking for a company that recognizes your contributions and is dedicated to your professional growth, explore the exciting career opportunities available at AMS today.
After this apprenticeship
- Further training opps as your career develops including AAT and potentially onto chartered qualification for the right person
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD
Vicky Conibear
vicky@accountancylearning.ac.uk
01392 435349
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017325.
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Closes in 20 days (Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 11:59pm)