Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Summary

We are looking to recruit an apprentice to work in conjunction with West Notts College (WNC) to attain a qualification in accounting & finance, whilst providing all round support to the Finance Team for the AF Group. AF Group will support the right candidate to achieve a Level 2 apprenticeship/qualification with WNC.

Wage

£15,311.40 a year

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Free parking available

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Thursday. 08:30 - 16:00, Friday.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 August

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Assist the Group Financial Director / Finance Manager in accounts administration ensuring deadlines are met.
Carry out regular reconciliations i.e., bank, nominal.
Filing/archiving of accounting paperwork.
Collation of non-conformance records, updating supplier master records and marrying credit notes where necessary.
Assisting in purchase ledger, sales ledger and nominal ledger duties.
Assist with any general office duties as requested by GFD / FM
Attend meetings as required / requested.
Comply with BS EN ISO 9001 quality system.
Actively promote team working and the successful operation, maintenance / creation of applicable procedures, standards and work instructions.
Assist with the preparation of the Group accounts
Responsibility for complying with and implementing the business management system within their area of activity.

Where you’ll work

A F Switchgear Limited

Nunn Brook Road

Sutton In Ashfield

Nottinghamshire

NG17 2HU

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

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

This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Derby Road campus (NG18). This attendance is required during term time only.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Established in 1974, AF Switchgear specialises in the design, build and testing of bespoke LV distribution solutions. We have the building capacity, capabilities, and in-house expertise to meet all of your LV distribution requirements. AF Switchgear has a proven track record with 50 years of service and an annual turnover of approx £75 million. We manufacture: – LV Switchgear – Package Substations – Power Distribution Units (PDU) – Panel Boards – Tap-off Units (for Busbar systems) – Power Quality Solutions In addition to our products, we offer all of our customers effective service and support from a dedicated team. We can offer surveyance, maintenance, and a 24/7/365 call-out service for emergencies.

http://www.afswitchgear.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

At the end of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity to progress into a full time, permanent role.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COLLEGE

Ryan

apprenticeships@wnc.ac.uk

01623 900479

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302063.

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Closes on Monday 21 July 2025

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