Finance Assistant Apprentice

CARVANSONS LTD

ROSSENDALE (BB4 4RS)

Closes in 8 days (Friday 9 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 September 2026

Summary

The Finance Assistant supports the finance team in day-to-day accounting tasks while studying towards the Level 2 Assistant Accountant qualification with AAT. This role offers hands on experience in a dynamic fragrance business environment, helping to build a strong foundation in financial processes, reporting, and business support.

Wage: £20,000 a year

Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours: Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed. 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date: Monday 26 October 2026

Duration: 1 year

Positions available: 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Principle Responsibilities:
  • Assist with processing invoices, expenses, and accounting transactions
  • Support the preparation of financial reports and reconciliations
  • Help maintain accurate financial records and documentation
  • Contribute to month-end and year-end accounting activities
  • Liaise with internal departments to resolve queries and ensure smooth financial operations
  • Learn and apply accounting principles in line with AAT Level 2 studies
• Communication:
  • Communicate with all colleagues and external points of contact face to face, by telephone, or in writing in a clear, concise, and professional manner
  • Interpret and respond clearly, effectively, and in a timely manner to requests for information from colleagues, managers, directors, and external agencies
  • Understand business demands and expectations and deliver against these in line with the company’s high standards
  • Communicate within the team, supporting others where necessary
  • Contribute to team meetings and events as and when required
• Developing and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Following instructions and asking appropriate questions
• Ensure that all deadlines are met in a timely manner and people are kept informed of progress
• Teamwork:
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, managers, and clients
  • Ensure that all deadlines are met in a timely manner and clients/colleagues are kept informed of progress
  • Demonstrate a “can do” attitude
  • Support colleagues
  • Contribute to formal and informal discussions with colleagues to generate new ideas and approaches
  • Enjoy working as part of a team but be capable of working autonomously
• Administration:
  • Effectively using Microsoft Office applications, Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Data entry and filing alongside performing other routine clerical tasks as assigned
  • Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility
  • Scanning, printing, and running reports
  • Understanding of financial IT systems
  • Maintain accurate paper and electronic filing systems
  • Competency in typing accurately
  • Identify problems and respond in a timely fashion
• Other:
  • Pro-active approach to work
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Have a willingness to go the extra mile and always strive to seek job satisfaction
  • Ensuring own personal workspace is kept clean and tidy
  • The company expects you to respect company property and to report any misuse of same to your immediate line manager
  • Remain up to date with professional knowledge by participating in learning opportunities
  • Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are effectively carried out
  • To comply with the company handbook policies and procedures
  • To promote equality, diversity and inclusivity
  • To undertake any other duties appropriate within the remit of the role
  • Ensure any issues concerning quality and customer care are reported to management