Apprentice Trainee Accountant
LEIGHTON VANS LIMITED
About the Role
Kick‑start your finance career as an Accounts Assistant Apprentice! Gain real responsibility from day one, work towards your AAT with full study support, and build experience across a dynamic finance team. Follow a clear development path leading to a long‑term accounting role.
You will gain exposure to the full finance cycle, including:
- Purchase ledger processing and supplier reconciliations
- Sales ledger, invoicing and credit control
- Bank reconciliations
- Assisting with month-end processes
- Journals and accruals/prepayments
- Supporting payroll administration
- Assisting with VAT returns
- Financial reporting and management accounts support
- Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
- Supporting audits and compliance requirements
As your experience grows, responsibilities will increase in line with your development plan.
Desirable:
- Previous office or finance experience
- Understanding of basic accounting principles
- Experience of Xero accounting software
This role offers a clear pathway towards a permanent position within the Finance team upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and achievement of agreed performance milestones.
About the Training
Work based delivery but you will be required to attend Chesterfield College on a Day Release basis during term time.
About the Employer
Leighton Vans is one of the UK’s leading VW and Ford–approved sport van specialists, known for building high‑quality, manufacturer‑registered conversions for Transporter and Transit Custom models. Based in Rotherham with additional sites in Sheffield and Milton Keynes, the company designs and produces its own in‑house styling, interiors, body kits and performance upgrades, delivering OEM‑grade vehicles tailored to customer needs.
Founded in 2005, the business has grown rapidly, supplying new and used vans, leasing options, parts, and bespoke enhancements. Its workshop carries out specialist upgrades such as suspension modifications, leather interiors, and LV‑branded styling packs. Leighton Vans also operates a rental fleet and distributes parts nationwide, with a strong reputation for quality and customer service. [cbinsights.com],
For an Assistant Accountant apprentice, this means joining a fast‑growing automotive company with diverse financial activity—sales, leasing, rentals, parts, manufacturing, and imports—offering valuable exposure to a broad range of business‑finance processes.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Willingness to learn
- Microsoft Excel
Training Provider
CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE
Course/Training
Assistant accountant (level 3)