AAT Finance Assistant Apprentice

Gilcrest Manufacturing

UK (BS11 9LQ)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 23 March 2026)

Posted on 2 March 2026

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Summary

Looking to build a long-term career in accountancy? Look no further! Kick-start your journey today with an AAT Level 2 apprenticeship with Gilcrest Manufacturing and Kaplan. You’ll gain hands-on experience managing invoices, credit notes and accounts, all while working towards your AAT Level 2 qualification.

Wage

£15,311.40 to £24,761.88, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, working hours TBC.

39 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 March 2026

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

Key Accountabilities:

  • Creating and maintaining customer profiles - Supporting signed documentation uploaded to Acumatica customer profile i.e. account forms, signed credit terms etc.
  • Sending of sales invoices to customers and securing payment dates
  • Raise ad hoc invoices as and when required
  • Dealing with customer invoicing queries to conclusion
  • Chase overdue accounts, escalating late payments
  • Update and reconcile the cashflow with the ADR adding new jobs into the report to ensure this keeps in line with the sales orders received
  • Produce and send the weekly scoreboard report to relevant parties
  • Close sales ledger, sending final figures to line manager for end of month trial balance/balance sheet reconciliations
  • Create new suppliers upon request - Supporting signed documentation uploaded to Acumatica supplier profile i.e. accounts forms, agreed credit terms etc.
  • Maintain the accounts inbox, input supplier invoices into the systems to be approved for pay 

Where you'll work

3 Portview Rd,
Bristol
Avcon
UK
BS11 9LQ

Training

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

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL 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

Foundation covers the basic principles of accountancy and is your starting point if you’ve never studied accountancy before. You’ll learn the basic principles of accountancy, such as double-entry bookkeeping, costing and preparing financial statements, as well as how to use accountancy software. This level is ideal if you’re new to accountancy and finance, have previously worked in an accounts department, or are looking to change your career into Accountancy. To pass this level, you'll be examined on five units. All assessments are computer-based exams (CBE). The area you will cover include Bookkeeping transactions. Bookkeeping controls. Elements of costing. Using accounting software. Foundation Synoptic Assessment. Training will be provided either via classroom or remote sessions. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking, and you must dedicate 20% of their time towards it. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 9-4)
  • Maths (grade 9-4)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Salary: In line with National Minimum Wage (depending on age) 08:30-17:00 Monday to Thursday 08:30-16:00 Friday Car park and public transport available and nearby 25 days FTE + bank holidays and birthday off. Salary sacrifices pension scheme. 

About this employer

Gilcrest manufacturing is a Bristol based specialist manufacturing business. We’re a friendly, supportive team that genuinely enjoys working together. The company really invests in people, with plenty of opportunities to learn new skills, take on responsibility, and grow in your role, which makes it a great place to build your career.

After this apprenticeship

Internal finance department for further progressions and growth opportunities.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018678.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 23 March 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.