Accounts/finance assistant apprentice

WEYMOUTH PRECISION ENGINEERS LIMITED

WEYMOUTH (DT4 9TF)

Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 August 2026

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Summary

Opportunity to join a small fun finance team, you won’t just be doing just one repetitive task over and over, you will be exposed to all areas of the business, allowing you to learn practical hands on skills covering all book-keeping tasks and payroll for both weekly and monthly paid employees.

Wage

£15,808 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00 (30 minutes lunch). Friday, 08:00am - 12:00pm (no lunch). Timings subject to change to avoid the apprentice being alone in the office.

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 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

  • An accounts/finance assistant will help gather and input data and check for errors.
  • Match off supplier invoices to purchase orders.
  • Matching off delivery notes to customer orders and raise sales invoices.
  • Help to collate hours for weekly and monthly payrolls.
  • Generally assist the company with data input and analysis to help the finance department.

Where you'll work

2 KENT CLOSE
GRANBY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
WEYMOUTH
DT4 9TF

Training

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

Training provider

YEOVIL COLLEGE

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

1 day per week at Yeovil College.

More training information

The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Assistant Accountant. On completion the apprentice will receive Assistant Accountant Level 3 qualification. Functional Skills in Maths and English may also be required depending on current level.   

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9–4 / A*-C)
  • Maths (grade 9–4 / A*-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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills

Other requirements

  • The accounts office is situated on the first floor, accessible by stairs only. 
  • You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. 
  • If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About this employer

Weymouth Precision Engineers Ltd traces its roots back to 1964, with the current owner purchasing the company back in 2013,  WPE  is a well-established engineering company with 70+ staff, a growing customer base and strong order book.  A turnover of £9 million.

http://www.wpe.ltd (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

To become an integral part of the finance team.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

YEOVIL COLLEGE

Gabrielle Cobner

Studentrecruitment@yeovil.ac.uk

01935845380

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048267.

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Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 11:59pm)