Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Sunbelt Rentals UK

Warrington, Cheshire (WA3 6YE)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 2 March 2026)

Posted on 11 February 2026

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Summary

On our 18-month apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Finance Assistant with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes 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

  • Become a dynamic member of the Financial Transactional department, playing an important and varied role within the team to maintain efficient financial operations within a large-scale organisation
  • Develop a strong working knowledge of incoming and outgoing Post Management, Cash Management, Credit Management and New Customer Onboarding processes
  • Understand the role of Credit Services, Purchase Ledger and Fixed Assets whilst experiencing rotational placements in each team
  • Provide efficient administrative support across the team, learning all aspects of working within a high volume, target driven Finance team
  • Communicate with suppliers and customers on the telephone, via email and Teams
  • Engage with colleagues from across multiple areas of the organisation, expanding your team working and communication skills
  • Manage a varied workday in a fast-paced operational environment, learning to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Where you'll work

102 Dalton Avenue, Birchwood Park
Warrington, Cheshire
WA3 6YE

Training

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

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Patience

About this employer

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is. Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect. Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.

https://careers.sunbeltrentals.co.uk/vacancies/12677/apprentice-accounts-assistant.html (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • There is an opportunity to progress to further qualification after level 2 if desired and move on to be an Accounts Assisstant

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014871.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 2 March 2026)

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