ACCOUNTS APPRENTICE

IN 'N' OUT CENTRES LIMITED

Northampton (NN4 7PW)

Closes in 29 days (Wednesday 20 May 2026)

Posted on 20 April 2026

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Summary

This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance. 

The role will evolve as you develop, providing increasing exposure to core finance activities such as purchase ledger, bank reconciliation, reporting, and audit support.

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Annual salary review linked to progression and performance

Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 June 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

Daily Duties

  • Sort, scan, and file financial documents, including banking sheets (end-of-day processing)
  • Carry out secure document shredding in line with company policies
  • Process and post supplier invoices (including portals such as Worldpay and Epyx)
  • Assist with bank postings and reconciliation activities
  • Support payment processing and allocation (Payment Assist)
  • Maintain Filestar records and process credits
  • Assist with temporary staff invoicing and maintain supporting spreadsheets
  • General administrative duties (e.g. TV licences, company vehicle administration including DVLA and MOT tracking) 

Weekly Duties

  • Process employee expenses (approx. 3–4 hours weekly)
  • Produce and review finance reports (AAP/AAR) from the accounting system
  • Support reporting accuracy and data checks 

Monthly Duties

  • Assist with statement reconciliations and setting up supplier payments (month-end support, approx. 3 days)
  • Prepare documentation for audits, including gathering and organising invoices in line with audit requirements (1–2 days per month) 

Ad Hoc Duties

  • Provide cover for credit control when required
  • Support additional finance tasks as directed by the finance team

Where you'll work

Unit B Caswell Road
Brackmills Industrial Estate
Northampton
NN4 7PW

Training

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

Training provider

STARTING OFF 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

IN’n’OUT Autocentres (INO) is a car servicing and repair company operating throughout England and Wales. INO specialises in MOT testing, servicing, brakes, tyres, air conditioning, oil changes and vehicle repairs. We have 30 autocentres across the country. IN‘n’OUT provides an alternative to dealerships by providing convenient, transparent vehicle maintenance solutions for all car makes and models.

Company benefits

  • 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Death in service cover
  • Study support and paid time for exams
  • Clear progression pathway within the finance team

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship offers exposure to core accounting processes, with opportunities to develop skills in:

  • Purchase ledger and bank reconciliation
  • Financial reporting
  • Audit preparation
  • Month-end procedures

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

IN 'N' OUT CENTRES LIMITED

Vimal Savani

Vimal.savani@inocentres.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027275.

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Closes in 29 days (Wednesday 20 May 2026)

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