L2 Finance Apprentice in Warrington

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ARNE is an apparel and footwear brand/retailer based in Birchwood Park near Warrington, UK. We design and develop our products in the UK, manufacture in the near & far east and then ship directly to our customers, via ARNEclo.com. We have recently branched out and are now also available via Selfridges both in store and online.

We have ambitious objectives over the next decade with the team believing all targets are achievable through new product category launches in shoes and womenswear alongside the creation of paid media, CRM activity and further international growth to amplify the great product / brand assets we have already created.

Reporting to our Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the development strategy, working closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative, high-performing clothing and footwear to market.

So if you have a keen eye for detail, have a passion for the fashion industry and want to join us on our exciting journey please apply today!

Requirements

By the end of your Apprenticeship, you will be fully confident in:

• Supporting the Operational Finance Team with processing supplier invoices, ensuring all transactions are accurately three-way matched with purchase orders and goods receipts.
• Raising monthly Wholesale customer invoices and reconciliation to packing lists and remittance statements.
• Managing the shared Finance inbox, ensuring all queries are responded to promptly and effectively.
• Reconciling supplier statements against company records, resolving any discrepancies, and ensuring timely invoice payments.
• Processing employee expense claims in line with company policy, ensuring accurate and timely recording in the finance system.
• Assisting with month-end close activities, including preparing accruals, prepayments, and performing reconciliations.
• Collaborating with the finance team to monitor and control purchasing costs, identifying and addressing any variances.
• Carrying out other ad hoc finance-related duties as required.
• Confidently resolving queries using both written and verbal communication and building strong supplier relationships

The apprenticeship will be provided by Damar Training.

Essential skills, experience and qualifications:

• GCSEs in Maths - 6/B and English - 6/B
• A Level in a related field eg maths, buisness, accounting, economics
• Strong organisational skills
• High attention to detail
• Analytical and a numbers thinker
• Computer literate, proficient in MS Office (Outlook, , Word, particularly Excel)
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written as you will be working with a range of colleagues at all levels including suppliers
• An individual who is keen to learn.
• Great problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage your own time
• We are proud to be recognised as a Medium sized Sunday Times Best Place to Work for 2025
• 32 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) + your Birthday off
• Holidays increasing up to 36 days with service
• Option to buy / sell holidays
• Annual and quarterly bonus schemes based on company performance
• Private Healthcare including Dental & Optical Plans after probation
• Health Cash Plan from day one
• Life assurance paying 5x annual salary from day one
• Discounted marketplace with money off/cash back from 100’s of places
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

ARNE are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse people bring different skills and are committed to ensuring our business support the needs of potential colleagues from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and colleagues who may be disabled or neurodiverse. We are committed creating a great place to work through diversity and inclusivity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing Team.