Apprentice Cashier and Finance Assistant

MOGERS DREWETT SERVICES LIMITED

SHERBORNE (DT9 3DP)

Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026

Posted on 15 May 2026

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Summary

This is an entry-level apprenticeship role designed to provide practical experience in finance and accounting while studying towards the Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant qualification. The apprentice will work under the supervision of a qualified or experienced member of our team.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5pm, 1 hour for lunch.

37 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 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

  • Process financial transactions including purchase and sales invoices
  • Assist with bank reconciliations and ledger maintenance
  • Support payroll and expense processing
  • Maintain accurate records and filing systems
  • Respond to internal and external finance queries professionally
  • Use accounting software and Microsoft Office tools
  • Assist with month-end and year-end tasks as required

Where you'll work

SPRING HOUSE
EAST MILL LANE
SHERBORNE
DT9 3DP

Training

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

Training provider

NATIONAL UPSKILL 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

Internal training within the company finance department and ongoing apprenticeship monthly workshops. The workshops will be delivered by an allocated tutor online within the work location. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Math (grade 4/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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

There will be a requirement for a DBS check.

About this employer

Mogers Drewett is a leading Southwest legal and financial planning firm, that takes pride in building long-term client relationships and a strong reputation through its exceptional people.

From our offices in Bath, Frome, Sherborne and Wells, we provide expert, straightforward and comprehensive advice across a wide range of legal and financial services for both individuals and businesses.

http://www.mogersdrewett.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression to become a Legal Cashier.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NATIONAL UPSKILL LIMITED

Mark Guiver

mark.guiver@nationalupskill.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030412.

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Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026