Accounts Apprentice

We’re looking for an Accounts Apprentice to join our Group Finance team. You’ll be at the heart of the team, supporting colleagues across multiple areas while building the skills that will set you up for a long-term career.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE in: English (grade 4), Maths (grade 4)

Skills

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

Responsibilities

What you'll do at work

• Learning core finance processes and supporting the team as your skills develop
• Assisting with Excel analysis, reporting and tracking trends
• Supporting payroll processes, including pensions and deductions
• Assisting with company secretarial and general finance admin tasks
• Supporting treasury activities, including bank mandates and KYC requests
• Helping with energy procurement and supplier-related tasks
• Assisting with monthly reconciliations and balance sheet reviews
• Providing support across the wider finance team, including cover when needed
• Shadowing different team members to understand how the finance function operates

What you'll learn (Course contents)

• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Benefits

Wage

• £15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age
• National Minimum Wage

Hours

• 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday. 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Duration

• 1 year 3 months

After this apprenticeship

• There are excellent progression opportunities for the right person, and we’ll support you every step of the way as you build your career in finance.

Application Process

Closes in 25 days (Friday 29 May 2026) After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website. Sign in or create an account

About Lords Group Trading Plc

Lords Group Trading Plc is a fast-growing, dynamic business operating in the distribution of building materials, plumbing, heating, and DIY products across the UK. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, the Group comprises a portfolio of high-performing subsidiaries and continues to expand through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. We are committed to delivering excellent service to our customers and creating long-term value for our shareholders.

Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords family.

https://www.lordsgrouptradingplc.co.uk/

Contact

The contact for this apprenticeship is: Lords Group Trading Heather McMeckan heather.mcmeckan@lordsbm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029699.