Finance Apprentice
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Company: SUPPORT WAREHOUSE LIMITED
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Location: Leeds, LS1 5AA
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £18,000.00 per year
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Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref: NAS-2000036614
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Application Deadline Date: 25/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Hybrid working opportunities (where appropriate) - exact working days and hours TBC.
Brief Description
Combining practical workplace experience with Level 3 AAT study, the apprenticeship will provide the apprentice with a strong foundation in accounting and finance. They will develop technical expertise, problem-solving abilities and professional behaviours while supporting the efficient operation of the finance function.
Training to be Provided
The successful candidate will undertake a full review of their existing skills versus what is required in their new role. First Intuition will then advise on the best apprenticeship programme for them. This will be a structured AAT Apprenticeship programme at Levels 3.
A blend of classroom and online training will support the candidate to achieve a well-recognised accountancy qualification which will both help with their new role and potentially lead on to further study.
Future Prospects
The apprentice will gain the skills and experience required to progress into a Finance Assistant or Accounts Assistant position. There will be opportunities to undertake further professional qualifications and develop a long-term career within finance and accounting.
Vacancy Detail
- Purchase Ledger (processing supplier invoices, matching in accordance with company procedures and investigating supplier queries and discrepancies, performing supplier statement reconciliations)
- Credit Control (supporting credit control activities and respond to customer queries as needed)
- Expenses and Credit Cards (reviewing, coding and posting employee expenses in line with company policy, and reconciling the company credit cards)
- Banking and Payments (performing regular bank reconciliations, process bank payments and receipts, assisting in preparing payment runs and ensuring all appropriate approvals are obtained)
- Audit and Compliance (assist with external audit processes by preparing required documentation, ensuring compliance with internal controls, policies and financial procedures)
- Support month-end and year-end close activities (preparing journal entries, support with Vat filings)
- Process Improvements (identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and controls to drive efficiency and accuracy)
- General (using accounting and finance systems to input and retrieve data, handling finance-related correspondence and administrative tasks)
Other Information
Must have the right to work in the UK.
Must be eligible to undertake an apprenticeship in accordance with government funding rules.
Able to travel to the workplace and attend apprenticeship training sessions as required.
Willing to work towards and complete the AAT qualification and apprenticeship programme.
Able to provide satisfactory references if requested.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive financial information appropriately.