Accounts and Finance Assistant Apprentice
Agricultural Central Trading LTD · Atcham · posted 21 July 2026
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Excellent opportunity to work in a varied role within a busy finance department whereby you will gain knowledge and experience across areas such as purchase ledger, sales ledger and credit control.
The role will involve a large amount of use of our ERP system, Business Central, as well as Excel, so it is ideal for someone looking to start their career in finance. As well as working alongside individuals who have already qualified or are currently studying.
- Process supplier invoices and credit notes onto the ERP system in a timely manner using the appropriate programme to ensure correct sales invoicing to the customer and complete accurate records are retained on the Business Central system
- Update sales and purchase order screens with delivery dates, sell and buy prices, obtaining information from appropriate colleagues if information is incomplete
- Process credit note requisitions, once correctly authorised, in a timely and accurate manner using the appropriate programme to ensure accurate records are retained on the Business Central system
- Assist customer service advisers and product managers with invoicing and credit queries
- Scan, attach to records and file all documents in an accurate and timely manner to enable fast and easy retrieval
- Reconcile supplier statements to allow payment to be made
- Answer telephone queries from customers and area managers
- Record receipts from customer payments via card payments/ BACS / cheques
During colleagues’ absences, they monitor all work and prioritise urgent tasks, bringing to management’s attention where documents are not being processed.
Your training
You will attend the Shrewsbury College, London Rd, Campus one day per week during term time for the duration of your apprenticeship, with the remainder of the working week being based within the workplace.
Where it leads
A successful candidate can expect potential future employment upon completion of this apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity for a committed, hardworking and enthusiastic individual and could effectively provide the foundations of a long-term career within the organisation.
About Agricultural Central Trading LTD
ACT are a nationwide, farmer-owned, agricultural trading limited company established in 1962 with turnover of c.£100m.
We supply essential farm inputs to farmers throughout England, Wales and Scotland. ACT supplies UK farmers with:
- Fertilisers
- Animal feeds, minerals
- Seeds (grass, maize, cereals etc)
- Animal health medicines
- Fuel & Oil and
- Crop packaging
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE Maths and English (grade C / 4 or above) — essential
Where you'll work
- UNIT 28, ATCHAM BUSINESS PARK, ATCHAM, SHREWSBURY, SY4 4UG
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