Apprentice Finance Assistant

Summary

Red Systems Limited, a leading architectural glazing subcontractor in the UK, is on the hunt for a bright, enthusiastic Trainee Finance Administrator to join our friendly finance team on an apprenticeship. This role offers the opportunity to study for an AAT qualification while gaining hands-on experience.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8am- 5pm (With day release to college)

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 12 May 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

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

Getting hands-on with finance software like Eque2 and SAGE
Helping process invoices and purchase orders
Assisting with monthly bookkeeping tasks
Learning the ins and outs of credit control and reconciliations
Prepare and validate supplier statements ready for payment run and cash flow forecasting
Maintaining spread sheet for invoices in query and those awaiting delivery notes
Maintain purchase invoice filing

Where you’ll work

PLOT L
BUILDWAS ROAD
CLAYHILL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PARK
NESTON
CH64 3RU

Training

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

College or training organisation

WIRRAL METROPOLITAN 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

Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, including:

AAT Foundation Certificate in Accounting Level 2
Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours
End-Point Assessment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/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
Administrative skills

About this company

Since our inception in 2003, we have evolved into one of the foremost experts in our industry, boasting a notable portfolio that includes top-tier contractors and cutting-edge developers. Currently, our live order book stands at nearly £40 million secured (based on 2024 & 2025 delivery), underscoring our commitment to delivering exceptional service and cultivating enduring relationships with our clients, whom we consider partners for life.

https://www.redsystems.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

The company will cover travel expenses to work and college during the first year.

After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

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