Business Support (Accounts Administration & Marketing) Apprentice
SUSTAINABLE WOODCHIP LTD, Helsby, Cheshire West and Chester
Business Support (Accounts Administration & Marketing) Apprentice
£15,600 a year
SUSTAINABLE WOODCHIP LTD, Helsby, Cheshire West and Chester
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 6 days ago, 31 Jul | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: 14-08-2026 (In 8 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Helsby, Cheshire West and Chester
Full Job Description
Introduction
Gain hands-on experience in business administration, bookkeeping and marketing. You'll receive full training while developing skills in Xero accounting software, purchase and sales ledger, credit control, reporting and social media. This is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing business.
About the Employer
Sustainable Woodchip Ltd is a specialist supplier and processor of wood-derived products, supporting the horticulture, agriculture and biomass sectors. The company is committed to providing high-quality, sustainable products while delivering excellent customer service and building long-term relationships with its clients.
What You'll Do
- General administrative weekly tasks with training from Operations and commercial manager
- General bookkeeping duties as accounts assistant including
- Purchase ledger
- Sales ledger
- Credit control
- Reporting to experienced FM/FD who will support on all tasks
- Social media posting across all platforms
- General Administrative tasks reporting/planning etc.
- Answering and making calls
- Reconciling Supplier invoices and posting into XERO accounting software
- Raising and resolving queries on invoices
- Reconciling suppler statements for payment
- Producing invoices for all sales from XERO accounting software
- Resolving queries on invoices
- Upkeep of company P&L spreadsheet & producing reports for management team
- Credit control - ensuring payments are made and received on time
Training Outcome
Full-time accounts assistant/bookkeeping position will develop with supported training as required. Full-time operations assistant.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - 4 GCSEs including English & Maths - Grade 4 or above
Course Information
Course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Level: 2
Route: Legal, finance and accounting
Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm (30 min lunch)
Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Training Provider: RIVERSIDE COLLEGE