Apprentice Accounts Assistant (36361)

FULFILMENTCROWD LTD

LANCS (PR7 7NB)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 20 March 2026)

Posted on 19 February 2026


Summary

Fulfilmentcrowd is a fast-growing, award-winning e-commerce logistics and technology company. This role will contribute to the smooth running of the day-to-day activities of the finance function.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, hours tbc.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 March 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

A normal day would include:

• Processing customer invoices and credit notes
• Processing purchase ledger invoices and credit notes
• Reconciling customer accounts and queries
• Credit control, including debt collection procedures
• Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Performing key balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting the preparation of the monthly management accounts pack
• Reporting discrepancies and errors to senior management
• Assisting with other ad-hoc tasks as required

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

Where you'll work

WESTERN AVENUE
MATRIX PARK
CHORLEY
LANCS
PR7 7NB

Training

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

Training provider

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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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

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 A*-C/9-4)
  • Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

Other in:

Accounting (grade Pass)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Confidential
  • Ambitious
  • Courteous
  • Knowledge of Excel
  • Time management skills
  • Able to prioritise

About this employer

Fulfilmentcrowd provides World-leading fulfilment services and technology, fulfilling orders for online retailers on time, every time. In a competitive environment, the future prosperity of our business will be determined by our ability to exceed customer expectations and the total commitment of colleagues. This demands a ‘can do’ culture and keen focus on the continual improvement of our processes, technology, infrastructure, and people.

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016901.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 20 March 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.