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

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/business-support-accounts-administration-marketing-apprentice-127124363