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Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship - Derby

Exalto Bearings UK Limited · Derbyshire · posted 7 September 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Starts
8 October 2026
Closing date
1 October 2026
Positions
1

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You’ll work closely with the Financial Controller as part of a small Accounts Team, while also working with colleagues across the wider business.

As this is a small team, you’ll gain broad, hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting and financial administration activities. Your responsibilities will develop throughout the apprenticeship, giving you the opportunity to build your knowledge and confidence across areas including the sales and purchase ledger cycle, costing, time and attendance, reporting and final accounts production.

You’ll receive support and training throughout your apprenticeship while developing practical accounting skills that can provide a strong foundation for progression towards an Accountant role within the business.

 

As your knowledge and confidence develop, your responsibilities will include:

  • Processing sales invoices using Sage 50
  • Scanning sales packs and summarising financial data
  • Maintaining and updating Microsoft Excel databases and records
  • Supporting credit control, including sending statements and following up overdue payments
  • Matching and entering supplier invoices
  • Collating invoices and information for supplier payment runs
  • Posting bank payments and receipts
  • Assisting the Financial Controller with daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting
  • Maintaining holiday and time and attendance records
  • Completing general filing and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Supporting other areas of the Accounts Team as required and learning from the Financial Controller
  • Developing an understanding of the accounting process through to final accounts production

Your training

Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. As one of the UK's largest and longest-established apprenticeship and training providers, we're proud to help organisations and individuals unlock their potential, and make skills really work for them. Upon completion of this 12 month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Accounts or Finance Assistant L2 Apprenticeship.

Where it leads

There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

About Exalto Bearings UK Limited

Exalto UK is a manufacturer of high quality rubber-lined and composite cutlass bearings for the pump and marine industries.

Things to consider

The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

Skills they're looking for

Administrative SkillsAnalytical SkillsAttention to DetailIT SkillsNumber SkillsProblem Solving Skills,

Where you'll work

  • unit C, Amberley Drive Derby, Derby, Derbyshire, Derbyshire, DE24 9RE

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