Apprentice Finance Assistant

AQUATERRA ENERGY LIMITED

Norfolk (NR6 6BF)

Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026)

Posted on 10 June 2026

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Summary

As a Finance Assistant Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function, gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting and finance processes.

Wage

£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.30pm, Fridays 8.30am to 3.00pm with one hour for lunch

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

2 years

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

The Role

As a Finance Assistant Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function, gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting and finance processes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Processing supplier invoices accurately within the accounting system and matching to purchase orders
  • Liaising with Project Engineers and suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies
  • Assisting with the approval and preparation of invoices for monthly payment runs
  • Reconciling supplier accounts and supporting resolution of account queries
  • Responding to supplier queries professionally and maintaining strong working relationships
  • Supporting financial processes including journal postings and bank reconciliations
  • Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc activities as required

This role provides a fantastic foundation for developing core accounting skills within a dynamic business environment.

Where you'll work

Innovation House
2 Alkmaar Way
Norwich
Norfolk
NR6 6BF

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

Kaplan- Accounts or Finance Assistant (Level 2)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 9 - 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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Self motivated

Other requirements

  • Working towards (or keen to begin) a professional accounting qualification

About this employer

At Aquaterra Energy we specialise in providing engineering solutions and equipment to the global offshore energy industry – helping clients drive efficient and sustainable offshore operations from drilling and field development, to decommissioning, carbon capture and storage, renewable, and hydrogen projects.

https://aquaterraenergy.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Private Health Insurance
Matching pension contribution
Life cover x 4 basic salary
25 days Paid 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Training & Development and commitment to CPD
Employee assistance scheme

After this apprenticeship

Why Join Aquaterra Energy? Opportunity to gain practical experience alongside your studies Supportive team environment with structured learning Exposure to a wide range of finance activities Clear pathway to develop your finance career.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

AQUATERRA ENERGY LIMITED

Kerrie Greenfield

kerriegreenfield@aquaterraenergy.com

07823554417

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035556.

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Closes in 19 days (Tuesday 30 June 2026)

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