Accounts assistant apprenticeship
B S B ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD
Aylesford (ME20 7NA)
Closes in 16 days (Friday 21 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 August 2026
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Summary
Working alongside experienced staff, this role is ideal for someone to join the finance department on an entry level basis. Training will be given on matching invoices to purchase orders, processing goods received, delivery notes and basic finance tasks.
Please note, due to insurance restrictions, candidates must be 18 or over.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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Annual salary review
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 08.30 - 17.00
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- 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
Ledger Processing Finance function:
The key requirement and area of responsibility of this role is in processing ledger information, primarily the creditor ledger.
- Matching invoices to our Purchase order information.
- Processing with Goods Received and delivery notes
- Once processed, post invoices on our ERP software package
- Reconcile processed invoices to Supplier Statements.
- Handling of discrepancies, variances, supplier enquiries and debit requests.
- Processing of other creditor lines such as credit card, fuel cards and staff expenses with similar process flows.
- Identify and collate gaps in monthly cost data for Accruals and Prepayments.
- Monthly tasks relating to inventory upkeep of software system data validation.
- Other ad-hoc duties that ensure smooth running of finance operations such as petty cash requests, opening and distributing business post etc.
- Assist in maintaining the time and attendance records, handling queries, and checking data on the biometric clocking system ahead of the weekly payroll for approximately 130 individuals
- Providing cover and assistance where necessary to other departments where appropriate
Where you'll work
Unit 7
Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Mills Road
Aylesford
ME20 7NA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MID-KENT 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
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
- Business Studies (grade C)
- Maths (grade C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
Other requirements
Must be over 18 (due to our insurance).
About this employer
We are fire control experts
Founded in 1980, BSB Engineering Services Ltd. (BSB) is committed to manufacturing high-quality ventilation, passive fire protection and smoke control products. Our expertise ensures safety and reliability in every product we manufacture. From bespoke products for OEMs to industry-leading design and engineering solutions, we have the knowledge and skills to meet your needs.
40+ years’ experience and industry Knowledge
Design and engineering expertise
Third party certified life safety products
Bespoke products for OEMs
Market leading manufacturing time
http://www.bsb-dampers.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 20 days holiday
- Christmas bonus
- Pension (if candidate meets qualifying conditions)
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
We expect the right candidate to progress within the team and support will be given to further training.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
B S B ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD
Ellie Dadswell
ellie.dadswell@bsb-dampers.co.uk
01795 422609
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044680.
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Closes in 16 days (Friday 21 August 2026 at 11:59pm)