Accounts Apprentice

Introduction

Kick‑start your career with AESSEAL Rotherham as an accounts administration apprentice. Join a fast-paced, engineering leader, you will learn several areas within accounts, such as purchase ledger, credit control, cash management and fleet admin. You will first complete L3 Business Administration with the aim of progressing to AAT. 

About the Employer

AESSEAL PLC is a global engineering company based in Rotherham, best known for making mechanical seals and support systems that help keep machinery running safely and reliably in lots of different industries, from cars and chemicals to food production and marine equipment. [pitchbook.com]

The company started in 1979 and has grown massively over the years. Today, AESSEAL has nearly 2,000 employees and supplies customers in more than 100 countries, making it one of the world leaders in its field. [rothbiz.co.uk]

AESSEAL is known for being innovative and environmentally focused, using advanced technology to help reduce energy and water use and to improve the way equipment runs. They aim to give excellent customer service and are always looking for ways to improve and stay ahead in the industry. [aesseal.com]

One exciting part of the company is their impressive Factory for the Future in Rotherham. It’s a modern, eco‑friendly facility designed to support sustainable manufacturing, and it’s been described as a “temple of innovation.” It also reflects AESSEAL’s commitment to creating high‑quality local jobs and investing long‑term in the area. [rothbiz.co.uk]

For students and apprentices, AESSEAL offers a forward‑thinking, supportive environment, with lots of opportunities to learn, grow, and be part of a company that’s making a real impact in engineering and sustainability worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Day to day finance administration
• Assisting with accounts personnel with processing purchase ledger invoices
  Monthly payments to external suppliers
• Audits
• Allocating sales ledger cash
• Bank reconciliation
• C79 customer forms
• Exception customer service to internal and external customers
• General administrative duties

N.B. This list is not exhaustive, the job holder is required to carry out reasonable tasks within his/her level of skill and ability.

Training Outcome

AESSEAL PLC are a forward‑thinking and supportive employer who aim to offer ongoing opportunities for apprentices after their programme, depending on business needs and individual performance.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 5/C Or Equivalent
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 5/C Or Equivalent

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: CHESTERFIELD COLLEGE