At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in daily financial operations and gain hands-on experience in accounting.
- Company: Join a leading provider of electronic fire and security systems.
- Benefits: Earn £15,808 in your first year, plus 20 days annual leave and a free birthday holiday.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for career progression after the apprenticeship.
- Why this job: Kickstart your finance career with a nationally recognised qualification and real-world experience.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths (grade 4) required; relevant skills in communication and IT are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 15808 - 15808 £ per year.
The candidate hired will go through an Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship and will gain the qualifications needed to progress onto a finance role within the business. This role will involve assisting the financial controller and administration team in the daily running of the business.
Wage: £15,808 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices.
Hours: Monday-Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-15:00, 30 minutes lunch, 38 hours a week.
Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 1
Work: Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work:
- Processing invoices
- Preparing payments
- Recording financial transactions
- Reconciling accounts
- Administration tasks that support the admin team
- Maintaining accurate financial records
Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain an understanding of bookkeeping principles, accounting software, financial regulations, and customer service while working towards a nationally recognised qualification. You will also develop essential workplace skills including communication, teamwork, problem-solving, organisation, and attention to detail.
Where you'll work: 1 Ford Street, Kinsley, Pontefract, WF9 5ED
Training: Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: BARNSLEY COLLEGE
Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
What you'll learn:
- Record transactional data.
- Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods.
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Training schedule: This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you'll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements:
Essential qualifications: English (grade 4), Maths (grade 4). Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills:
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
Other requirements: You will need to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service Check due to the nature of the business. You will need to be able to travel to work and college.
About this employer: We provide electronic fire and security systems with nationwide coverage, targeting commercial and industrial clients in both the private and public sector.
Company benefits: 20 days Annual Leave, plus 8 days bank holiday, Free Holiday on your Birthday.
After this apprenticeship: Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. You can progress onto the next level of the apprenticeship.
Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship in Pontefract employer: Government jobs, apprenticeship
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Contact Details:
Government jobs, apprenticeship Recruitment Team
