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Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Amobox LTD · Great Bromley · posted 8 September 2026

Wage
£18,000 a year
Hours
35 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Starts
12 October 2026
Closing date
3 October 2026
Positions
1

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Purchase Ledger Responsibilities:

  • Invoice Processing — Receive, validate and post supplier invoices; match to POs, check pricing, VAT and coding; resolve discrepancies.
  • Payment Runs — Prepare weekly BACS payment run reports, prioritising based on terms and cashflow; issue remittances.
  • Ledger Maintenance — Keep the purchase ledger accurate and up to date
  • Supplier statement reconciliations

Bank Reconciliations:

  • Perform daily bank reconciliations

General Accounts Assistant Duties:

  • Expense Processing — Check, code and post staff expenses and company credit card transactions. Own expense process.
  • Sales Ledger Assistance — Support with raising invoices, allocating receipts and occasional credit control.
  • Internal Controls —Ensure compliance with finance procedures.

Project Work:

  • Work with Amobox leadership and fractional CFO to support ad-hoc projects as required such as:
  • Cost Tracking — Build and maintain Excel trackers for project spend, supplier costs and budget vs actuals.
  • Data Cleansing — Clean and standardise data for reporting
  • Variance Analysis — Analyse cost variances, highlight overspend risks and flag anomalies
  • Reporting Dashboards — Create simple dashboards using pivot tables, lookups and conditional formatting.
  • Process Improvement — Support automation of repetitive tasks (templates, formulas, lookup tables, reconciliations).
  • Project Documentation — Maintain project folders, supplier quotes and cost approval logs.
  • System Improvements.

Your training

  • The apprentice will be working towards the Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship standard including the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
  • Classroom attendance at Colchester Institute (Colchester Campus) every other week.

Where it leads

We are looking for an individual to develop and grow with the company. There is the opportunity to take on more finance responsibilities as the company grows. The role will give a good grounding in purchase ledger skills, basic accounts assistant duties as well as giving the applicant the opportunity to develop analytical skills via project work, which can be of use in future job roles.

About Amobox LTD

Amobox is a fast‑growing Colchester‑based creator of innovative mobile kitchens, bars, healthcare units and retail spaces. With a 30‑strong team and standout projects for major brands, it’s a dynamic, design‑led company reshaping portable experiences across the UK.

Things to consider

  • A valid current driving licence is required as the site is not accessible by public transport.
  • Previous experience working in an office or accounts environment is beneficial.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatiencePositive 'can do' attitudeKeen to engage and learnReliable and trustworthy

Entry requirements

  • GCSE maths and English (grade A*-C/9-4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • PARK FARM, HILLIARDS ROAD, GREAT BROMLEY, COLCHESTER, CO7 7US

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