Finance Apprentice

About this Role

Are you a Finance Apprentice, Accounts Apprentice, or aspiring Assistant Accountant looking for the first step into a long-term finance career? As an Assistant Accountant Apprentice within Dawsongroup TCS, you’ll join a supportive finance team in Sutton in Ashfield, gaining hands‑on experience while studying towards your AAT Level 3 qualification with West Notts College over a 19 to 22 month programme.

• Supporting month‑end activities including reconciliations, journals, and ledger updates
• Assisting with purchase ledger duties including invoice processing and payment runs
• Helping prepare cost analysis, budgeting, and forecast information
• Supporting credit control activities and monitoring finance queries by email and telephone
• Carrying out general finance administration and maintaining accurate financial records

You might already have some administration or finance exposure, or you could simply be looking for a career where you can learn, develop, and grow long term. We’re looking for someone with attention to detail, a positive attitude, and the motivation to build a future in accountancy.

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Organised approach with strong attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and study towards an AAT Level 3 qualification

Dawsongroup is one of Europe’s leading asset rental businesses, operating for over 90 years as a family business and now under the ownership of KKR. Our TCS Business Unit provides specialist temperature control solutions and continues to invest heavily in people, innovation, and future talent.

• Office based role within a collaborative and supportive finance team
• Funded AAT Level 3 training with West Notts College
• Internal progression pathways across the wider Dawsongroup business
• 2x Life assurance scheme, wellbeing and mental health support
• 24 days standard leave allowance + Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)

This apprenticeship is designed to help you build practical finance experience alongside recognised qualifications and long‑term career opportunities. You’ll work closely with experienced finance professionals who will support your development from day one while giving you exposure to a fast‑paced commercial finance environment.

• Exposure to multiple areas of finance and accounting
• Structured mentoring and ongoing development support
• Opportunities for progression within Dawsongroup nationally and internationally
• Long‑term career pathway within a growing finance function
• Chance to gain valuable experience in a large, established business

Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

If you’re ready to start your finance career with a business that genuinely invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you. Join Dawsongroup and discover where your potential can take you, because people are our greatest asset.