Accounts Apprentice

C & T MATRIX LIMITED

Wellingborough (NN8 4NL)

Closes in 31 days (Saturday 29 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 July 2026

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Summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with a keen interest in accounts and a desire to build a career within a finance team. The successful candidate will join a supportive and collaborative environment, with excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression available to the right person.

Wage

£16,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£16,000 to £20,000 per annum dependent on age and experience 

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.15am to 4.30pm (45 minute lunch) Friday 8.15am to 12.45pm

34 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

2 years 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

  • Responsibility for AP transactional processing and AR cash allocation (cashbook maintenance)
  • Payment selection and processing and electronic banking duties
  • Daily cashflow reconciliations
  • Raising payments
  • Answer reception door and handle incoming post
  • Monitor shared accounts inbox
  • Reconcile supplier statements
  • Supplier queries and invoices
  • Provide cover for credit control queries
  • Maintain stationary stock and place orders
  • Sales reports
  • Responsible for inventory reporting and KPI reporting of key movements and assisting the with the annual financial audit
  • Process improvement in execution of routine transactions and reporting
  • Helping with system project related work across the group companies

Where you'll work

44 Sanders Road
Finedon Industrial Estate
Wellingborough
NN8 4NL

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

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

  • Remote learning 
  • 6 hours a week of the job learning

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Math (grade 5/C or above)

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Initiative

About this employer

C&T Matrix is a leading manufacturer of creasing matrix, ejection rubber, and die-cutting consumables for the print and packaging industry. With over 60 years of experience, the company provides innovative, high-quality solutions that help packaging manufacturers achieve precise, efficient, and reliable box production worldwide. Based in Wellingborough, C&T Matrix serves customers in more than 80 countries through its global network.

https://www.candtmatrix.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

25 days + bank holiday, pension scheme, support through the AAT Level 3 and 6 months of L2 Bookkeeping

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

On successful completion of the apprenticeship there is opportunity to be supported through the AAT Level 4. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STARTING OFF LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045217.

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Closes in 31 days (Saturday 29 August 2026 at 11:59pm)