Finance Apprentice
SUPPORT WAREHOUSE LIMITED
Leeds (LS1 5AA)
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 25 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 June 2026
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Summary
Combining practical workplace experience with Level 3 AAT study, the apprenticeship will provide the apprentice with a strong foundation in accounting and finance. They will develop technical expertise, problem-solving abilities and professional behaviours while supporting the efficient operation of the finance function.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Hybrid working opportunities (where appropriate) - exact working days and hours TBC.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Purchase Ledger (processing supplier invoices, matching in accordance with company procedures and investigating supplier queries and discrepancies, performing supplier statement reconciliations)
- Credit Control (supporting credit control activities and respond to customer queries as needed)
- Expenses and Credit Cards (reviewing, coding and posting employee expenses in line with company policy, and reconciling the company credit cards)
- Banking and Payments (performing regular bank reconciliations, process bank payments and receipts, assisting in preparing payment runs and ensuring all appropriate approvals are obtained)
- Audit and Compliance (assist with external audit processes by preparing required documentation, ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies and financial procedures)
- Support month-end and year-end close activities (preparing journal entries, support with Vat filings)
- Process Improvements (identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and controls to drive efficiency and accuracy)
- General (using accounting and finance systems to input and retrieve data, handling finance-related correspondence and administrative tasks)
Where you'll work
The Pinnacle Floor 19 67 Albion Street
Leeds
LS1 5AA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH 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
The successful candidate will undertake a full review of their existing skills versus what is required in their new role. First Intuition will then advise on the best apprenticeship programme for them. This will be a structured AAT Apprenticeship programme at Levels 3.
A blend of classroom and online training will support the candidate to achieve a well-recognised accountancy qualification which will both help with their new role and potentially lead on to further study.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/ C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/ C or above)
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Time Management
- Follow Processes
- Willingness to learn
- Reliable and Professional
- Interest in Finance
- Excel
- Basic financial understanding
Other requirements
Must have the right to work in the UK.
Must be eligible to undertake an apprenticeship in accordance with government funding rules.
Able to travel to the workplace and attend apprenticeship training sessions as required.
Willing to work towards and complete the AAT qualification and apprenticeship programme.
Able to provide satisfactory references if requested.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive financial information appropriately.
About this employer
Support Warehouse Limited is a Leeds-based IT services company specialising in the management and renewal of IT hardware support and warranty contracts. Established in 2000 and part of the Tesedi Group, we support over 10,000 customers across 25+ countries. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service and providing opportunities for employees to develop rewarding long-term careers.
Company benefits
25 days annual leave + bank holidays, birthday leave, additional leave for long service, salary sacrifice pension scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, and eye care vouchers for screen users.
After this apprenticeship
The apprentice will gain the skills and experience required to progress into a Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant position. There will be opportunities to undertake further professional qualifications and develop a long-term career within finance and accounting.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED
Elyse Ashton-Sharp
yorkshirerecruitment@firstintuition.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036614.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Thursday 25 June 2026 at 11:59pm)