Apprentice Finance Administrator

Are you organised, detail-oriented and keen to build a career in accounting? Join us at Warrington as a Finance Apprentice and gain hands-on experience within a busy Finance team while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification.

What you'll do

You'll complete the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard through Warrington & Vale Royal College, developing knowledge and skills in accounting principles, financial processes, business communication and professional practice.

The programme follows a weekly day-release model, meaning you'll typically spend one day each week at the Warrington & Vale Royal College campus and the remainder of the week gaining practical experience on-site with our Finance team in Warrington. This blend of classroom learning and real-world application will help you build a strong foundation for a successful career in finance.

Working alongside experienced finance professionals, you'll support a range of financial and administrative activities, including:

• Processing purchase invoices and credit notes
• Supporting supplier payments and expense administration
• Reconciling supplier statements and maintaining accurate records
• Responding to finance queries from colleagues and suppliers
• Maintaining financial information and supporting reporting activities
• Assisting with general office and administrative tasks to support the wider team

After the apprenticeship

Skills

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

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Dennis Eagle Limited is a UK-based refuse collection vehicle manufacturer' owned by Terberg Environmental, Europe's largest refuse collection vehicle manufacturer and the second largest refuse collection vehicle manufacturer in the world.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Assistant accountant (level 3), Legal, finance and accounting
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: WARRINGTON AND VALE ROYAL COLLEGE
• Expected duration: 2 Years
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: 08:00-16:00 Monday to Friday
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640.64 a year