Accounts Administrator Apprentice

Summary

We are seeking enthusiastic and talented individuals to join our busy office team as an Accounts Apprentice to provide a professional and efficient administrative service at Arena Racing Company. . This is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in the accounting world, working with a dynamic busy office

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday – Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

2

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 duties and responsibilities involved in this role will involve: 

Embark on a rewarding journey combining practical on-the-job experience with theoretical knowledge to develop skills in accounting principles, procedures, and practices. Work under the guidance of experienced professionals to gain hands-on experience in financial transactions, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Some of the duties include the following:

Develop a strong understanding of accounting software and systems used by the group
Pursue ongoing learning and professional development to stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices
Checking supplier invoices against purchase orders on our database and then processing
Reconciling supplier statements against purchase ledger records 
Updating sales ledger and sending invoices and credit notes to customers 
Verifying the accuracy of accounts records (from both sales and purchase perspectives) and identifying errors 
Assisting the accounts manager with administrative duties to enable the smooth preparation of VAT returns and yearly accounts 
Liaising with customers and suppliers and dealing with invoicing disputes

Requirements:

A passion for accounting and a drive to succeed in the field
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A willingness to learn and take on new challenges

What We Offer:

A comprehensive training program that combines on-the-job experience with theoretical knowledge
Ongoing support and mentorship from experienced professionals.
The opportunity to work with a dynamic team and contribute to the success of the company
A competitive salary and benefits package

Where you’ll work

Doncaster Racecourse
Leger Way
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN2 6BB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Your training plan

Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.

Day Release.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (grade 4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

You must be able to travel to and from work and college.

About this company

Arena Racing Company was created in 2012 and has been a racing industry pioneer, developing new race series such as the All-Weather Championships and the all-ladies Silk Series. Our racing business has grown with the acquisition of racecourses and greyhound stadia and our media business is flourishing through the control of media rights and our partnerships with The Racing Partnership, At The Races and Sky Sports Racing. Although we're a relatively young company we have a vast heritage. Find out a little more about our company values, who the people of ARC are, and the history of our company. ARC Business Values We strive to be at the forefront of British Racing, offering top-quality racing and delivering innovation across both our business and sport. We encourage people development and a cooperative working culture. so we can promote from within. This underpins our delivery of shareholder value. History and Heritage Though Arena Racing Company is a relatively recent collaboration of two major racecourse groups, our venues are steeped in history. CSR ARC works with charitable and community partners within both the horse and greyhound racing industries and the local communities around our racecourses and stadia. Our venues host a large number of fundraising events, and in addition, ARC is proud to support a number of racing and equine charities, including the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket, Racing To School, Racing Welfare, HorsebackUK and Ebony Horse Club.

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

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Anna Phoenix

anna.phoenix@don.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311596.

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Closes in 10 days (Monday 14 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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