Accounts Apprentice

Company: Job Search Place Limited
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About The Role

Do you have a strong interest in accounts and finance, with a desire to learn and develop? If you can manage tasks effectively with a professional, reliable and proactive approach to work, then this could be the role for you.

Training to be provided

Level 2 Finance/Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. You will complete a 15 month apprenticeship which includes 1 day per week at the PETA training centre in Cosham. You will be supported every 6 8 weeks with visits from your PETA Learning & Development Coach.

About the role

The Accounts Apprentice will be responsible for contributing to the efficient operation of the finance department. Duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Manage the purchase ledger inbox
  • Process purchase ledger invoices – foreign and domestic
  • Manage and maintain supplier statement reconciliations
  • Contact suppliers regarding invoice queries or missing credit notes
  • Process personal expenses
  • Run weekly/monthly BACS/foreign payment runs
  • General accounts support
  • Ensure that all deadlines are met within set timeframes

What are the career prospects?

Once you have completed the Level 2 AAT Apprenticeship, there would be the opportunity to complete the Level 3 apprenticeship and further learning and development.

Essential skills

  • GCSEs in maths and English with at least a grade C/4 or equivalent
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Ability to work to deadlines with pace and accuracy
  • Ability to work within a team environment
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office package

Company benefits

  • Pension Scheme (with Scottish Widows) up to 5% matched ER contributions. This increases after two years’ service (5.5%) and five years’ service (6.25%)
  • Critical Illness Insurance Cover (with Aviva) (1x Salary)
  • Life Assurance Insurance Cover (with AIG) (4x Salary)
  • Private Medical Insurance (with Bupa). Option to add family members
  • 25 Days of Annual Leave, plus Statutory Bank Holidays. Please note that 3 days of your Annual Leave will be used to cover the office closure over Christmas
  • Digital Health Service (with Aviva Digicare+)
  • Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Surrogacy Leave
  • Free Parking at all offices
  • Enhanced Sickness Pay
  • Enhanced Compassionate & Bereavement Leave
  • Learning & Development Opportunities
  • Marketing & Social Events

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Posted: June 14th, 2026