Finance Assistant Apprentice

The Finance Assistant supports the finance team in day-to-day accounting tasks while studying towards the Level 2 Assistant Accountant qualification with AAT. This role offers hands on experience in a dynamic fragrance business environment, helping to build a strong foundation in financial processes, reporting, and business support.

Hours Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

1 year

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

• Assist with processing invoices, expenses, and accounting transactions
• Support the preparation of financial reports and reconciliations
• Help maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Contribute to month-end and year-end accounting activities
• Liaise with internal departments to resolve queries and ensure smooth financial operations
• Learn and apply accounting principles in line with AAT Level 2 studies

• Communicate with all colleagues and external points of contact face to face, by telephone, or in writing in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Interpret and respond clearly, effectively, and in a timely manner to requests for information from colleagues, managers, directors, and external agencies
• Understand business demands and expectations and deliver against these in line with the company’s high standards
• Communicate within the team, supporting others where necessary
• Contribute to team meetings and events as and when required
• Developing and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Following instructions and asking appropriate questions
• Ensure that all deadlines are met in a timely manner and people are kept informed of progress

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers, and clients
• Ensure that all deadlines are met in a timely manner and clients/colleagues are kept informed of progress
• Demonstrate a “can do” attitude
• Support colleagues
• Contribute to formal and informal discussions with colleagues to generate new ideas and approaches
• Enjoy working as part of a team but be capable of working autonomously

• Effectively using Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Data entry and filing alongside performing other routine clerical tasks as assigned
• Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility
• Scanning, printing, and running reports
• Understanding of financial IT systems
• Maintain accurate paper and electronic filing systems
• Competency in typing accurately
• Identify problems and respond in a timely fashion

• Pro-active approach to work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Have a willingness to go the extra mile and always strive to seek job satisfaction
• Ensuring own personal workspace is kept clean and tidy
• The company expects you to respect company property and to report any misuse of same to your immediate line manager
• Remain up to date with professional knowledge by participating in learning opportunities
• Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are effectively carried out
• To comply with the company handbook policies and procedures
• To promote equality, diversity and inclusivity
• To undertake any other duties appropriate within the remit of the role
• Ensure any issues concerning quality and customer care are reported to management

KNOWSLEY PARK WAY KNOWSLEY R

HASLINGDEN

ROSSENDALE

BB4 4RS

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

• 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 with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Use finance and accounting…