Company Description Quentor is an independent, niche and successful specialist manufacturer. Based in Norwich, UK, the company operates from a 42,000 ft² advanced design and manufacturing facility with a skilled and experienced team. Quentor focuses on bespoke flight cases, motorsport freight solutions, trackside equipment, and seamless mobile walling systems, and more. The company is known for high-quality, durable, and innovative products that serve leading motorsport teams including in Formula One, Formula E, GT Series, WEC, and clients in sectors such as Defence and Aerospace. For over 50 years, Quentor has maintained core values of authenticity, quality, reliability, and trustworthy business practices.
Role Description The Accounts Apprentice role is a full-time, on-site position based at Quentor’s Norwich facility. This role supports the finance and accounts team with day-to-day activities such as processing invoices, updating ledgers, reconciling accounts, and assisting with month-end reporting. The Accounts Apprentice will help respond to supplier and customer account queries, maintain accurate financial records, and support credit control and payment processing. The role involves working closely with colleagues in administration, production, and customer service to ensure accurate billing and timely resolution of account issues. The position offers training and development in accounting practices and systems, providing a foundation for a future career in finance.
Requirements
- Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills and attention to detail for working with figures, reconciliations, and financial records.
- Candidates should possess effective Communication skills for liaising with internal teams, suppliers, and customers about account-related matters.
- Candidates should possess foundational Finance knowledge and an interest in developing accounting skills, including familiarity with basic bookkeeping concepts.
- Candidates should possess Account Management capabilities to assist in maintaining accurate customer and supplier account information.
- Ability to work reliably on-site in Norwich, manage time effectively, follow structured processes, and collaborate in a small, supportive team environment.
- GSCE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths
Job Duties
- Processing supplier invoices onto our ERP system,
- Processing expenses onto our ERP system,
- Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers
- Posting of bank transactions and reconciling bank to our system,
- Processing of Sales Orders
- Supporting credit control activities
- Liaising with suppliers
- Ad hoc finance and admin related tasks, including but not limited to:
- Data analysis
- Producing reports
- Scanning and filing of documents
- Answering phone
Training
As you studay towards an accountancy qualification and receive comprehensive on-the-job training within the Finance Department.
- Bookkeeping and accounting principles
- Reconciliations
- Finance software and systems
- Communication and teamwork
- Organisation and time management
Skills and Personal Qualities
We are looking for someone who is:
- Organised and reliable
- Keen to learn
- Comfortable working with numbers
- Accurate and attentive to detail
- IT literate
Prospects
Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent Finance Assistant position, together with further training and development opportunities.
Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share this opportunity with them. For any questions or to find out more, contact Ania at HR@quentor.com.
