Finance Apprentice

BHJ UK Ltd

Beverley (HU17 0NP)

Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 August 2026

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Summary

We’re looking for an ambitious Finance Apprentice eager to build a successful career. Gain hands-on experience, develop valuable accountancy skills and work alongside experienced colleagues. With training, support and genuine progression opportunities, we’ll help you build a successful long-term career.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Pay may rise on completion of apprenticeship.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 14 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 effective and efficient function of all administrative activity relating to the Finance Department
  • Preparing and analysing internal management accounts, profitability and departmental expenditure
  • Assisting with the preparation of month end and year end accounts
  • Effectively communicating with stakeholders on financial matters to do with ledger control and accounts
  • Prepare and update ongoing financial forecasts and budget models

Where you'll work

23 Flemingate
Beverley
HU17 0NP

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 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 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 (depending on candidate’s experience and knowledge).

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 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Flexible
  • Able to prioritise workload
  • Keen to learn
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Other requirements

Travel to Beverley (head office) and Grimsby (production facility).

About this employer

BHJ is a leading, global supplier of animal proteins for the international food and pet food industries. Since 1969, we have sourced meat and fish raw materials from slaughterhouses and fish producers all over the world and handled or processed them on-site or in our own plants.

https://bhj.com/uk-en/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Free onsite parking
  • Discretionary bonus scheme based on company performance
  • Company pension scheme
  • Health scheme (including fitness discounts, smarter spending and well-being services)
  • Annual engagement events
  • Long service awards

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

You can expect continued employment, and excellent development and progression opportunities.

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 VAC2000048923.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11:59pm)