Finance Assistant Apprentice
MX HOLDINGS LIMITED
Derby (DE21 4ST)
Closes in 19 days (Monday 22 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 June 2026
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Summary
Arer you looking to kickstart your finance career? A new and exciting oppurtunity has arisen as MX display LTD are looking for a new Finance Assistant Apprentice to join their team!
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£18,000 - £20,000.00 per year plus quarterly profit related bonus scheme after successful probationary period
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday
9am- 5pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 29 June 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- 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
- Preparation of sales invoices with full responsibility of the sales ledger
- Credit control and bank reconciliations
- Production of monthly sales reports
- Purchase ledger
- Processing payments and ad hoc duties
Although initially the position will predominantly be sales ledger based, there will be an opportunity to expand your responsibilities into other management accounts functions.
Where you'll work
Unit 1c
Meteor Business Park
Mansfield Road
Derby
DE21 4ST
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EMA TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
- Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
- Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
- Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
- Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
- Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
- Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
- Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
- Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
- Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
- Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
- Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
- Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
- Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
- Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Training schedule
The Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard includes 6 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process.
The knowledge units will be delivered at the EMA training hub in Derby, or online (depending on apprentices’ location) through day release.
AAT Modules are as follows:
- Introduction to Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
- Principles of Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
- Management Accounting Techniques
- Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
- Business Awareness
- Tax Processes for Business
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Time management skills
- Determination
About this employer
At MX Display, we bring brands, spaces and ideas to life through innovative graphics, signage and large-format print solutions. With roots dating back to the mid-1980s and over 30 years of experience as MX Display, we have grown from a small photographic printing business into one of the UK's leading graphics and signage specialists. From our state-of-the-art production facility in Derby, we design, print and install high-impact visual solutions for clients across sectors including education, retail, healthcare, leisure, events, construction and commercial interiors.
Our success is built on a passion for innovation, quality and customer service. With a talented team of designers, project managers, print technicians and installers, we deliver projects of all sizes across the UK and beyond. Whether creating inspiring workplace environments, eye-catching exhibitions or bespoke signage solutions, we take pride in helping our clients transform spaces and make a lasting impression.
After this apprenticeship
- Opportunity for a full time position within the team upon completion of the apprenticeship programme
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EMA TRAINING LIMITED
apply@ematraining.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034619.
Apply now
Closes in 19 days (Monday 22 June 2026 at 11:59pm)