Finance Apprentice
DISTAG QCS UK LTD
Ipswich (IP1 5AP)
Closes in 30 days (Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 October 2026
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Summary
An exciting opportunity to join our finance team as an Accounts Apprentice. You'll gain hands-on experience across a range of accounting and finance tasks whilst studying towards a recognised qualification, with the opportunity to progress into a Finance Assistant role as your skills and experience develop.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm, with a one-hour break for lunch.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 December 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
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to begin a career in finance and accountancy whilst gaining a recognised professional qualification, such as AAT.
Working within a busy finance department, the Accounts Apprentice will support the Finance Manager with a variety of day-to-day accounting and administrative tasks. As knowledge, skills and experience develop through both practical workplace learning and formal study, the apprentice will take on increasing responsibility and gradually progress towards the full Finance Assistant role.
The Accounts Apprentice will receive training and support to undertake the following duties:
- Assisting with the day-to-day operation of the finance department.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and databases.
- Processing supplier purchase invoices.
- Assisting with the processing of customer statements and credit notes.
- Supporting the maintenance of sales and purchase ledgers.
- Assisting with credit control activities and debtor management.
- Processing employee expenses and credit card reconciliations.
- Assisting with supplier payment preparation and cash flow monitoring.
- Supporting bank reconciliations and banking activities.
- Filing and maintaining financial documents and records.
- Ensuring financial information is handled confidentially and accurately.
- Undertaking general administrative duties to support the finance team.
- Attending college or training provider sessions and completing all apprenticeship coursework and assessments within agreed timescales.
- Undertaking any other reasonable duties requested by the Finance Manager or Directors.
Where you'll work
Unit 24 Farthing Road
Ipswich
IP1 5AP
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)
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 apprentice will receive comprehensive on-the-job training within our finance department, supported by the Finance Manager and wider finance team. Training will include purchase ledger processing, sales ledger administration, invoice processing, reconciliations, credit control, handling employee expenses, maintaining financial records, use of accounting software, and general finance administration.
The apprentice will also develop key workplace skills including communication, organisation, time management, attention to detail, data accuracy and professionalism. Responsibilities will increase as the apprentice develops their knowledge and confidence, to progress towards a Finance Assistant role.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/5 (C))
- Maths (grade 4/5 (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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
About this employer
Distag QCS UK Limited is a leading distributor and manufacturer of engineering components, supplying manufacturers and distributors throughout the UK and Ireland.
Distag QCS operates from three locations across the UK and Ireland, with sites in Ipswich, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, enabling the business to effectively support a wide and diverse customer base. The Ipswich facility is a key technical and commercial hub within the organisation.
As a rapidly growing business, Distag QCS continues to invest in its people, products and capabilities. Joining the company as an apprentice offers the opportunity to become part of an ambitious team, gain valuable industry experience and develop a long-term career within a successful and expanding business.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential progression into a Finance Assistant role upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and further supported study.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
FIRST INTUITION EAST AND NORTH LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060216.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Friday 20 November 2026 at 11:59pm)