Accounts Assistant Apprentice
MEWIES ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
HUGGLESCOTE (LE67 2GB)
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 August 2026
Contents
Summary
MEC Consulting Group are looking for an assisnant accountant apprentice you join their team based in Coalville! Alongside this role, you will be working towards An AAT level 3 qualification.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Pay may be negotiable dependant on experience
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
Purchasing & Purchase Ledger
• Prepare supplier payment runs in accordance with company procedures.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure payments are accurately reconciled with receipts and supporting documentation.
• Send supplier remittances following payment processing.
• Set up suppliers within Sage.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining supplier invoice approval processes.
• Support the operations team with processing supplier invoices.
• Export purchase invoices in a timely manner.
Sales Ledger & Credit Control
• Export sales invoices in a timely manner.
• Set up new clients within Sage promptly and accurately.
• Maintain and update the debtor spreadsheet on a daily basis.
• Chase outstanding invoice payments from clients professionally and efficiently.
• Send client statements and support with account reconciliations.
• Assist in resolving client invoice queries.
• Monitor group and credit control inboxes.
• Assist with credit checking.
General Finance & Reconciliations
• Post daily bank transactions accurately within Sage.
• Complete fortnightly bank reconciliations.
• Support the finance team with maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist with processing expense payment runs.
• Review and process staff expense claims in line with company policy.
• Support with VAT return preparation and related reconciliations.
KPI Reporting & Management Accounts Support
• Assist with KPI and system reporting.
• Support the Finance Manager with analysing and producing monthly performance reports, including productivity
reporting and work won reports.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts.
• Support with posting journals and maintaining the fixed asset register.
• Review and maintain Sage nominal ledgers.
• Assist with other finance administration tasks.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND KPI’S
This aspect of the role is focused on maintaining high standards of professional development, collaboration, and
customer service, while ensuring compliance with company policies and health & safety regulations.
These general responsibilities are non-negotiable performance standards that ensure consistent delivery of high-quality
work, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. These responsibilities will guide your performance, help you stay
aligned with the company’s values, and provide a framework for personal and professional development.
Where you'll work
THE OLD CHAPPLE
STATION ROAD
HUGGLESCOTE
LE67 2GB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
EMA TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Training schedule
The Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard includes 6 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process.
The knowledge units will be delivered at the EMA training hub in Derby, or online (depending on apprentices’ location) through day release.
AAT Modules are as follows:
Introduction to Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
Principles of Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
Management Accounting Techniques
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
Business Awareness
Tax Processes for Business
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
MEC Consulting Group Ltd stands as a beacon of excellence in the field, offering a multidisciplinary approach to engineering and environmental consultancy. The firm is dedicated to delivering technical solutions that span a wide spectrum of projects, encompassing the private and public sectors. These projects range from residential and commercial ventures to industrial, retail, leisure, education, and healthcare endeavours.
What sets MEC apart is its commitment to harnessing the diverse skills, technical expertise, and collective experience of its dedicated teams. The company's primary focus is on delivering tangible results and fostering collaboration to develop innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions. MEC's unwavering dedication to supporting its clients in achieving their goals remains at the heart of its mission, ensuring a bright and prosperous future under the stewardship of Alex Bennett.
https://www.m-ec.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Pension scheme after 3 months service
- Life assurance scheme, private medical insurance after 6 months
-25 days annual leave, plus an additional day for your Birthday, a wellbeing day, and bank holidays.
-Subscription to a professional body membership
- Employee assistance scheme
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Opportunity for a full time position within the team upon completion of the apprenticeship programme
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
EMA TRAINING LIMITED
EMA Training
apply@ematraining.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048102.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)