Accounts Apprentice
This is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in finance within the automotive industry. As an Accounts Apprentice, you’ll work closely with the finance and admin team to support the day-to-day accounting and office operations of the Bodyshop.
A nationally recognised accounting qualification (e.g., AAT Level 2/3)
Full support and mentorship from experienced professionals
Real-world experience in a busy and supportive Bodyshop environment
Opportunities for progression after your apprenticeship
Accounts Apprentice:
Deliver high quality products and services to the customers of their organisation. The apprentice’s actions will influence the customer experience and their satisfaction.
Key responsibilities include dealing with orders, payments, offering advice, guidance and support, meet-and-greet, sales, fixing problems, after care, service recovery or gaining insight through measuring customer satisfaction, being the first point of contact and work in any sector or organisation type.
Specific Tasks:
Assisting with purchase and sales ledger processing
Raising invoices and credit notes
Reconciling payments and bank statements
Inputting financial data into accounting software
Supporting month-end procedures and reporting
General admin duties to support the accounts and office teams
Learning and developing key finance and business skills through hands-on experience and structured learning
Desired skills and personal qualities:
A keen interest in finance/accounting
Strong attention to detail and good numeracy skills
Willingness to learn and grow within a team
Good communication and IT skills (Excel experience is a plus)
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English – Grade 4/C or above
A proactive attitude and a passion for the automotive industry is a bonus!
More Information
Qualifications:
Apprentices will be required to have GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Level 2) prior to completion of their apprenticeship.
Training:
This is 100% workplace delivered through online materials and tutor support.
Apprenticeship duration: 12 months
Apprenticeship level: 3
Future progression:
To become a fully qualified Accounts Assistant and secure a full-time role as permanent member of the team.
Things to consider:
You will need to arrange daily transport to and from the site.
Pay: From £302.00 per week
Schedule:Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Henley on Thames RG9 1HG