Finance Assistant Apprentice

DESIGNS SIGNAGE SOLUTIONS LTD

HULL (HU5 1SG)

Closes on Wednesday 14 January 2026

Posted on 12 December 2025

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Summary

Here at Design Signage Solutions Ltd we are looking for a finance assistant apprentice. This is an opportunity to begin your career in a face paced office environment, learning crucial administration and financial skills to help on your chosen career path.
As the business grows this role will become a pivotal part of strategic growth.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 5 February 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

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Purchase ledger processing to ensure all costs are recorded against project works
  • Processing incoming and outgoing post
  • Monitoring of Stationery with reordering as necessary
  • Collation of the weekly production hours and liaison with department heads for overtime approvals
  • Processing and reconciliation of Expense card purchases against projects
  • RAM tracking monitoring
  • Liaising with suppliers regarding overdue accounts, payment queries and any invoice or ledger issues
  • Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to ensure Purchase Orders are completed with project numbers for cost management
  • Ad hoc administration works in the projects team to ease workload as and when required

Where you'll work

INNOVATION DRIVE
IPARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
HULL
HU5 1SG

Training

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

Training provider

HULL COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

  • You will be solely in the work place learning from experienced team members and a mentor who will support you in learning the role and the apprenticeship
  • Alongside the support in the workplace you will also be assigned a Skills Coach from Hull College who will regularly visit the place of work and guide and support you through the apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A* - C or 4 - 9)
  • Maths (grade A* - C or 4 - 9)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working

About this employer

At Designs Signage Solutions Ltd we have been established for over 30 years and specialise in signage design, manufacturing
and installation, vehicle livery, emergency service vehicle reflective livery and sports & events branding.
Our staff are the core of our business, and we have created a warm and welcoming working environment in a modern, open plan office. Teamwork is important to us, we help each other when needed. We work hard but we enjoy what we do and have a bit of fun at the same
time.

https://www.designs.uk.net/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
  • Monthly staff rewards
  • Modern office environment
  • Free on site parking
  • Company events

After this apprenticeship

  • On completion of the apprenticeship for the right candidate there maybe a full time position
  • As the business grows this role will become a pivotal part of strategic growth plans and further opportunities for development will undoubtedly arise

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HULL COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004983.

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Closes on Wednesday 14 January 2026

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