Accounts Apprentice
Mach Recruitment Limited · Leeds, West Yorkshire
Level 2 or Level 3 AAT
Weekly Hours Worked: Monday to Friday - 8am - 5pm
Description of Company
We’re a specialist recruitment partner dedicated to bringing great people and great businesses together. Our mission is simple: to connect employers with dependable, high-performing talent that makes a real difference. We take the time to understand the unique needs of every client and candidate, ensuring the perfect fit for both. Through our personalised approach, we help businesses build stronger teams while creating meaningful opportunities for job seekers
Job Purpose
You will support the day-to-day finance function across purchase ledger, credit control, cash allocation, reconciliations and general accounting administration. You will work closely with experienced members of the Finance team, gaining exposure to a broad range of accounting processes and developing the skills and knowledge required to progress within the profession. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about building a career in accountancy, have a keen eye for detail and demonstrate a willingness to learn and take responsibility as their knowledge and experience develop.
Key Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger
Assist with obtaining the appropriate approval for purchase invoices.
Process purchase invoices accurately, ensuring the correct site and accounting codes are used.
Assist with maintaining accurate purchase ledger records.
Respond to and resolve supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.
Assist with ensuring supplier payments are processed and kept up to date.
Investigate invoice discrepancies and escalate issues where appropriate.
Support the wider Finance team with the accurate and timely posting of financial transactions.
Credit Control & Sales Ledger
Support the Finance team with the day-to-day management of the sales ledger.
Build and maintain professional, friendly but firm relationships with customer accounts payable and finance teams.
Provide customer statements as required.
Assist with chasing overdue debts and escalating non-responses appropriately.
Assist with resolving missing purchase orders and invoice queries, working with the Operations team where required.
Allocate customer cash payments accurately against outstanding debts.
Assist with monitoring outstanding debt and maintaining accurate customer account records.
Participate in weekly debt meetings and provide updates on outstanding queries and debts.
Assist with routine credit checks on new and existing customers.
Support the management and monitoring of customer insured credit limits.
Cash & Bank Reconciliations
Assist with allocating cash receipts against customer accounts.
Assist with reconciling the trust account on Microsoft Dynamics back to the bank balance at month end.
Investigate and resolve differences identified during reconciliations.
Maintain accurate records of cash transactions and supporting documentation.
Develop an understanding of bank reconciliations and month-end accounting processes.
Month-End & Audit Support
Assist with month-end finance processes and ensure postings are completed accurately and on time.
Assist with account reconciliations and the preparation of supporting documentation.
Assist with internal and external audits by providing requested information and documentation.
Develop an understanding of the importance of financial controls, audit trails and accurate financial records.
Assist with investigating discrepancies and correcting accounting records where appropriate.
Team Support
Work collaboratively as part of the Finance team to ensure all financial transactions are posted accurately and on time.
Provide cover for colleagues during holidays and absences where appropriate and within the level of training and experience.
Support colleagues with routine finance tasks to ensure the Finance function remains up to date.
Take responsibility for developing knowledge and understanding through both practical experience and formal AAT study.
Ask questions and seek guidance when required.
Demonstrate a willingness to take on additional responsibilities as skills and experience develop.
Additional Information
Pension after 21
Online discount portal
Skills required
Skills & Experience
Previous finance or office administration experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
Good basic numerical and analytical skills.
Good IT skills and confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
An ability and willingness to learn accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to organise workload and meet deadlines.
A professional and confident approach when dealing with suppliers and customers.
Ability to work with confidential financial information appropriately.
Qualifications required
Qualifications & Training
The successful candidate will be undertaking or willing to undertake an AAT qualification.
The role is intended to provide a pathway towards further professional accountancy study, with the opportunity to progress towards ACCA following completion of the relevant AAT studies.
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English are required.
A Levels/BTEC
A genuine interest in accountancy and a desire to develop a long-term career in Finance.
Training you'll get
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Future prospects
This role is designed for an individual looking to build a long-term career in accountancy. The successful apprentice will receive practical experience across purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, cash allocation, reconciliations, month-end processes and audit support while studying towards AAT. As the individual's knowledge and experience develop, there will be opportunities to take on additional accounting responsibilities and progress towards ACCA/CIMA qualification and a future role within the wider Finance team.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
