Accountancy Apprentice

We are looking to recruit a Trainee Accountant responsible for the following:

• To develop a high-potential early-career individual into a well-rounded accounting and finance professional through structured training, hands-on experience, and academic study. This role is designed for an ambitious college leaver seeking an alternative to university, providing a strong foundation across core finance functions within an industry environment
• Working closely with the Financial Controller, the role supports the delivery of accurate financial processes while building technical knowledge, attention to detail, and professional skills. Over a three-year training contract, the postholder will study towards the AAT qualification, gaining broad exposure to accounting activities across the Group
• The role aims to nurture a motivated individual who can contribute effectively both independently and as part of a team, with a clear pathway to increased responsibility, further professional qualifications, and progression to a fully qualified Accountant

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform daily Group bank transfers in-line with Group banking arrangements
• Produce weekly Company and Group cash reconciliations and cashflow forecasts
• Perform credit checks on potential customers and liaise with sales teams resolve any queries
• Responsibility for all aspects of the Group’s Fleet management company’s management accounts, including processing despatches, raising sales invoices, recording purchase invoices, recording prepayments and accruals and the preparation of the management accounts
• Assist with the preparation of the management account for all other Group companies, including calculating and recording monthly accruals and prepayments, along with providing cover for sales and purchase ledgers
• Assist with year end, including preparing information for our auditors and tax advisors and working with them to resolve any queries
• Monitor call logging system for the Group’s accounting system (COINS) and delegate and respond to queries and requests received as necessary
• Support the Financial Controller and Financial Accountant and the wider finance team with a variety of ad hoc tasks and projects

• Training will be on site and day release at college