Account Assistant Apprentice (CM HAIR AND BEAUTY SUPPLIES LTD)

Introduction

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Accounts Apprentice to join our growing company and undertake a Level 3 Accountancy Apprenticeship.

About the Employer

A leading hair and beauty wholesaler, operating both a retail store and an online eCommerce platform.

What You'll Do

Accounts Apprentice– Level 3 Accountancy Join our growing team and kick-start your career in finance with a Level 3 Accountancy Apprenticeship. Working alongside our experienced Finance Director, you'll gain hands-on experience in bookkeeping, reconciliations, customer accounts, invoice processing, and other key accounting duties.This is a long-term career opportunity, with the expectation that you'll progress directly onto a Level 4 Accountancy Apprenticeship upon successful completion of Level 3.

Full Description

Working closely with our Finance Director, who has over 30 years of accounting experience, the successful candidate will gain valuable hands-on experience across a broad range of finance and accounting functions.

Key responsibilities will include daily cash reconciliations, investigating and reporting discrepancies, monitoring customer accounts, preparing monthly statements, and liaising with customers to ensure accounts remain up to date.

The apprentice will also support bookkeeping activities, invoice processing, cash flow monitoring, supplier payments, and remittance administration, working directly with suppliers. This role will provide a strong foundation in accounting while contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the finance department.

This position is designed as a long-term development opportunity. Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Accountancy Apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be expected to progress directly onto the Level 4 Accountancy Apprenticeship, continuing their professional development and expanding their knowledge and responsibilities within the business.

The position offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a successful long-term career in finance and accounting.

Key Duties:

• Complete daily cash reconciliations
• Investigate and report account discrepancies
• Monitor customer accounts and chase outstanding balances
• Prepare and issue monthly customer statements
• Assist with bookkeeping and financial record keeping
• Process purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Support cash flow monitoring and reporting
• Prepare supplier payments and remittances
• Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding account queries
• Assist the Finance Director with a variety of day-to-day finance and accounting tasks

Training Outcome

This role offers an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to build a long-term career within finance and accounting. Following successful completion of the Level 3 Accountancy Apprenticeship, the candidate will be expected to progress onto a Level 4 Accountancy Apprenticeship to further develop their skills and knowledge.

As they gain experience and confidence, there will be opportunities to take on increased responsibility within the finance department, develop specialist accounting skills, and progress towards a senior finance role within the business.

The successful candidate will benefit from ongoing support, mentoring, and practical experience working alongside an experienced Finance Director, providing a strong foundation for a rewarding career in accountancy.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Good level of Numeracy
• Confident with numbers
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Accuracy
• Time management skills
• Willingness to learn
• Develop new accounting skills
• Written communication skills
• Able to work independently
• A positive attitude
• Reliable
• Professional approach to work

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C or above
• Desired - GCSE - English - 4/C or above

Course Information

Course: Assistant accountant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Thursday 8:30am- 4.30pm Friday 8:30am- 3.00pm

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED