Accounts Assistant Apprentice
Turnkey Consulting (UK) Limited · London
Weekly Hours Worked: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 9:00 – 18:00, hybrid working applies
Description of Company
Turnkey Consulting is an independent risk and security consultancy that brings together people, protection and performance to help organisations achieve Digital Enterprise Resilience. For more than 20 years, Turnkey has supported leading companies to understand and optimise their risk and security landscape through assessment-based road mapping, organisational empowerment and expert application of market-leading technologies. Headquartered in London, Turnkey also has offices across Asia, Australia, Europe and North America. It is an expanding, dynamic company with a fun, relaxed but professional culture.
Job Description:
Turnkey Consulting is seeking a motivated Accounts Assistant Apprentice to join its Finance team. This is a learning-focused role for someone beginning a career in finance, particularly a school leaver who has completed A-levels and wishes to study towards an ACCA qualification while gaining hands-on experience. Prior finance experience is not required, although some form of work experience is desirable. Full training, guidance and support will be provided.
Working closely with the Financial Analyst, UK Finance Manager and Chief Financial Officer, the apprentice will gain exposure to day-to-day finance activities and wider business operations. Responsibilities will include:
Learning how to prepare customer and supplier invoices and financial journals.
Developing skills in accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
Reviewing employee expense claims accurately and in line with company policies.
Building knowledge of payroll processing, tax returns and audit preparation.
Communicating with clients and suppliers to help resolve finance-related queries.
Assisting with financial reports and other business-critical documents.
Maintaining accurate records and supporting the Finance team with general administrative tasks.
Building effective working relationships with colleagues and other stakeholders.
Organising and prioritising workloads, meeting deadlines and escalating queries when support is required.
The role is based near London Bridge and follows a hybrid arrangement, with three office days expected each week. The successful applicant must be prepared to work away from home during the week if required and must have the permanent right to work in the UK. The role does not provide relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.
Other Information:
Pension/Benefits:
Pension: on joining, employees will be automatically enrolled in our workplace pension scheme
Holiday Entitlement: employees receive 25 days per holiday year plus all statutory bank and public holidays in England and Wales
Private Medical Insurance: employees will be enrolled on to the company BUPA healthcare scheme
Insurances: Life Insurance and Critical Illness cover are provided to all employees
Carbon Offset: Employees will be enrolled onto the company carbon offset scheme which is committed to offsetting at least 50% of all employee personal carbon emissions. All Turnkey employees are entitled to £40 worth of carbon credits each year, which can offset 7 tonnes of carbon. Options are available to increase carbon credit amounts which would be treated as a benefit in kind.
Qualifications: Our Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship Programme offers the opportunity to study towards your qualifications.
Skills required
Numeracy and analytical skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Organisation and time management
Written and verbal communication
Teamwork and relationship-building
Problem-solving
Ability to work independently with guidance
Willingness to learn
Basic Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams
Qualifications required
Level 2 English and Maths, normally GCSE Grade C/5 or above or equivalent; three A-levels at Grade C or above, or equivalent; permanent right to work in the UK.
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
Opportunity to complete ACCA studies, build practical finance experience and progress as a finance professional. Future progression will depend on successful completion of the apprenticeship, performance, and available business opportunities.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
