Accounts/Finance Apprentice (Level 2) - Thomas Miller
THOMAS MILLER & CO. LIMITED
Newcastle Upon Tyne (NE209SJ)
Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 5 August 2026)
Posted on 22 July 2026
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Summary
Working alongside experienced finance professionals, you'll develop practical accounting skills, gain exposure to financial operations and play role in supporting the day-to-day running of the finance function. As knowledge and confidence grow, you'll take on increasing levels of responsibility and become an integral member our team.
- Wage
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£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour lunch)
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
As an Accounts/Finance Apprentice, you will support the Finance Manager and wider finance team by:
Processing sales invoices and purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
Assisting with invoice processing and other finance administration as required.
Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring data is entered correctly.
Processing documentation and generating correspondence in response to queries.
Providing administrative support to the finance team and wider business.
Responding professionally to enquiries from clients, colleagues and third-party service providers.
Liaising with colleagues across technical and operational teams.
Using finance and case management software to maintain records and process transactions.
Supporting compliance with Thomas Miller policies, including sanctions and payment controls.
Assisting with financial reporting and other finance activities as your experience develops.
Providing cover for finance team members during periods of annual leave or absence.
Contributing positively to a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Where you'll work
TMCM 3 Grainger
Prestwick Park
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE209SJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NCG
Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
4 days per week at Thomas Miller
1 day per week at Newcastle College
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 3)
- Maths (grade 3)
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
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic, eager to learn and keen to build a career in finance.
You should have:
A genuine interest in finance and accounting.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Confidence using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, or a willingness to develop these skills.
The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
An understanding of the importance of confidentiality, governance and financial controls.
An inquisitive mindset and willingness to embrace new challenges as the business evolves.
An understanding of exchange rate calculations would be advantageous but is not essential, as training will be provided.
About this employer
Thomas Miller Claims Management (TMCM) is a specialist marine risk management consultancy providing marine claims handling, adjusting and operational support services to clients across the marine, transport and wider commercial sectors.
As part of the wider Thomas Miller Group, we combine the benefits of working within a supportive, close-knit team while offering exposure to an international business operating across multiple industries.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The chance to become an integral member of the finance function with increasing responsibility as you progress.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NCG
Apprenticeships
apprenticeships@ncl-coll.ac.uk
01912004849
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044103.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 5 August 2026)
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