Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Summary

Advantage Finance Ltd, based near Grimsby town centre, is seeking an Apprentice Accounts Assistant to support invoice processing, customer account payments and a range of day‑to‑day finance activities. Working closely with the Accounts Manager, you will receive on‑the‑job training while studying towards a Level 2 AAT qualification.

£15,600 a year – starting apprenticeship salary of £15,600 p/a, raising to Real Living Wage.

Accounts or finance assistant (level
2)

Standard hours of work are 08.30 – 17.00 Monday to Friday, with a 1‑hour unpaid lunch break. 37 hours 30 minutes a week.

Monday 6 July 2026

1 year

1

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

We are looking for a proactive individual to join our Accounts Team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a successful and growing finance company. As our business continues to expand, we are seeking a motivated and driven individual who is eager to develop their skills and build a career in finance.

Alongside full on‑the‑job training, you will work with Grimsby Institute to complete a Level 2 Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship, which includes the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. If you already hold a similar Level 2 qualification or have relevant experience, we would be happy to consider the possibility of progressing you through a Level 3 apprenticeship instead.

Comprehensive training and support will be provided to help you achieve the apprenticeship standard while building your confidence and helping you develop your career within a well‑established and supportive company.

• Apply and process customer repayments
• Complete the purchase ledger function for the company
• Process daily Direct Debit claims
• Bank reconciliation and analysis of daily banking transactions
• Fund daily faster payments to car dealerships
• Apply, process and pay the repossessions and legal invoices
• Process bookings for all funded applications
• Assist with month end procedures
• Book hotels and trains as required
• Using Sage accounting
• Assisting in general office administration
• Other associated duties as required

7 Acorn Business Park
Moss Road
Grimsby
DN32 0LW

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

TEC PARTNERSHIP

Accounts or finance assistant (level
2)

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

This apprenticeship includes an AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. You will attend remote online training sessions once each week (within term‑time) and will also be fully supported by a Vocational Trainer, who will visit you within the workplace every 3‑4 weeks.

• GCSE in English (grade 4/C)
• GCSE in Maths (grade 4/C)

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non‑judgemental
• Patience
• Excellent numeracy skills
• Basic Excel skills
• Willingness to learn
• Trustworthy and honest
• Organised and reliable
• Work independently and as team
• Experience with Sage software
• Understanding of invoices
• Understanding of receipts
• Understanding of budgeting
• Genuine interest in finance

• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On‑site parking
• Company events and awards
• Training and development

There is a possibility of progression to a Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship and Level 3 AAT Diploma in Accounting.

TEC PARTNERSHIP
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VAC

Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 11:59pm)