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Are you looking to build a future within the finance sector? Do you have strong communication skills and attention to details? If so, keep reading to find out more about our Apprentice Accounts Assistant Role.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
About the Role
PETA Ltd are proud to be working with Alitex Ltd to recruit and train an Apprentice Accounts Assistant to support their finance team and wider business.
The role is important in enabling the Finance Team to maintain the company’s day-to-day financial records and provide the wider business with increased quality of management information. You will be joining a team of 3, to help support our continued growth in our UK markets and expansion into the USA.
- Accurate and timely processing of purchase and sales invoices
- Respond and resolve finance-related queries from colleagues and suppliers
- Maintain accurate financial records
- Supporting month-end accounting processes
- Develop existing processes to improve efficiency
- Carry out general administrative duties within the finance department
Apprenticeship Details
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
PETA LIMITED
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
- Record transactional data.
- Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
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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.
Requirements
- GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Structured and organised
- Able to manage workload
- High level of accuracy
- Able to work alone
- MS Office experience
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Willingness to learn
- Comfortable asking questions
- Seek support when needed
- Can be trusted to handle confidential information appropriately
About Alitex Ltd
Alitex Ltd are award-winning, internationally renowned designers and manufacturers of the finest greenhouses in the world. From our original horticultural roots in the 1950s, we have since developed our flagship Thomas Messenger glasshouse, launched the National Trust Collection in 2004, built a flourishing overseas market, and proudly received the endorsement of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
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At Alitex, we are passionate about everything that grows — from beautiful structures to brilliant people. We value craftsmanship, curiosity, and clarity in all that we do.
We take pride in what we build — and who we build it with. From design and engineering to installation and storytelling, our people are at the heart of our success. We operate using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to ensure clarity, accountability, and growth at all levels.
We’re looking for someone who shares our values, brings both head and heart to the table, and is excited to help shape what comes next.
https://www.alitex.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Benefits
- Regular team and company events
- Discounted gym membership
- Relaxed dress code
- On-site parking
- 22 days holiday per annum, extending to 24 after 1 year’s service
- Monthly development meetings with the Finance Manager to consider & plan your personal development
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
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.
Application
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PETA LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045933.
Closes in 25 days (Monday 31 August 2026)
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