Office / Accounts Administrator Apprentice

MSM FABRICATIONS LTD

LANCASHIRE (BB9 0RY)

Closes in 18 days (Monday 30 March 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 March 2026

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Summary

We are currently seeking a Office / Accounts Administrator apprentice to join our team in Nelson. This is an important support role within the business, assisting with financial administration and day-to-day office operations.

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 to Friday, hours to be confirmed

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 April 2026

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

Accounts Responsibilities:

  • Processing purchase and sales invoices
  • Assisting accounts payable and receivable
  • Reconciling customer payments on Sage
  • Assisting with credit control and chasing outstanding payments
  • Supporting month-end procedures
  • Liaising with external accountants

Office Administration Responsibilities:

  • Handling incoming calls and emails professionally
  • Maintaining organised filing systems and company records
  • Providing administrative support to management
  • General office support as required

Where you'll work

WAIDSHOUSE MILL
TOWNSLEY STREET
NELSON
LANCASHIRE
BB9 0RY

Training

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

Training provider

BURNLEY COLLEGE

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

  • The succesful applicant will enrol on the Level 2 Accounts or finance assistant apprenticeship
  • Day release at Burnley College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

Essential:

  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines
  • Knowledge of Sage

Desirable (Not Essential)

  • Previous experience in an accounts and/or administration role

About this employer

At MSM, we thrive on teamwork. Every team member has a unique role, adding valuable skills and fresh perspectives to our work. Our diverse backgrounds and experiences make us stronger and more creative. In an environment where collaboration is key, everyone is encouraged to share ideas and contribute. This culture of respect and trust helps us produce the best results that meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

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After this apprenticeship

A full time position could be secured after sucessful completion of the apprenticeship. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BURNLEY COLLEGE

Themis

Themis@burnley.ac.uk

01282733005

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020753.

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Closes in 18 days (Monday 30 March 2026 at 11:59pm)