Finance Apprentice
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Company: WERFEN LIMITED
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Location: Warrington, WA3 6DE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £14,560.00 per year
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Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref: NAS-2000039023
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Application Deadline Date: 03/07/2026
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Start Date: 27/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm. 35-hours per week.
Brief Description
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Apprentice to support our Finance function across Management Accounting and Credit Control. This role offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced, international environment.
Training to be Provided
Assistant Accountant Level 3
Training will be delivered through block release at college, alongside pactical, on-the-job learning within the workplace.
Future Prospects
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you'll have a strong foundation to progress within Werfen, with potential routes into Finance, Management Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, or Commercial Finance roles. You'll be joining a dynamic and supportive team, gaining experience across multiple areas of finance and developing skills that can support long-term career growth and progression within the business.
Vacancy Detail
Accounts Payable & Financial Administration:
- Support the end-to-end Purchase Order (PO) process, including creation, tracking, and maintenance
- Assist with invoice processing, ensuring accuracy and timely approvals
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier master data
- Support the collection and organisation of data required for tax filings and statutory reporting
Financial Operations & Month-End Support:
- Assist in the preparation of reconciliations and financial analysis
- Provide support during the month-end close process, including data preparation and validation
- Maintain and update financial data within ERP systems and Excel models
- Track outstanding actions and support timely resolution across the team
- Assist in the preparation of management reporting packs
Credit Control Support:
- Maintain and update Customer Master Data, ensuring data integrity
- Support periodic reviews of credit limits
- Assist in preparing and analysing Aged Debt reports
- Issue payment reminders, statements, and follow-ups in a timely manner
- Monitor incoming payments and escalate discrepancies or delays
- Support resolution of customer queries in coordination with the Credit Controller
Cashflow & Audit Support:
- Assist with cashflow monitoring and reporting preparation
- Support both internal and external audit processes, including documentation gathering and coordination
- Ensure financial records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready