Accounts Assistant Apprentice
ALBION VALVES (UK) LIMITED, Wilthorpe, Barnsley
Accounts Assistant Apprentice
£17,550 a year
ALBION VALVES (UK) LIMITED, Wilthorpe, Barnsley
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 5 days ago, 20 Aug | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: 01-09-2026 (In 7 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Wilthorpe, Barnsley
Full Job Description
Introduction
To undertake purchase ledger, credit control, bank reconciliations, accruals and prepayments, balance sheet preparation and annual audit participation.
Demonstrates an interest in accounting activities and should also have excellent organisational skills and be able to handle time-sensitive tasks.
About the Employer
Albion Valves (UK) Limited has been a trusted supplier to the UK’s HVAC and industrial markets for over 30 years, and the Albion brand has been around for over 40 years!
What You'll Do
ACCOUNTS DUTIES:
- Ensure that all Purchase Ledger invoices/credit notes are accurately entered
- Ensure that all Sales Ledger invoices/credit notes are accurately entered
- Post and control bank entries on a daily basis and maintain the bank reconciliation
- Assist in the production of a payment list for UK supplier payments and send remittances
- Send out customer sales ledger statements at the beginning and middle of each month and maintain the ledger
- Offer assistance when required to the finance team on any ad hoc projects
- General journal postings as and when required
- Assistance with tax, specifically correct treatment of Input/Output VAT
- Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist the Financial Director with the annual audit process
CREDIT CONTROL:
- Support the finance team with the credit control activity, telephoning customers and discussion of their accounts
- Send out copy documentation where required
- Liaise with the internal sales department to resolve queries in a quick and robust manner
Training Outcome
Possible progression opportunities.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4
- Desired - T Level - Accounting - pass
- Desired - AAT - Accounting - Level 2
Course Information
Course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Legal, finance and accounting
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: 8.30am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Training Provider: BARNSLEY COLLEGE