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Finance Apprentice

Simply Cartons Limited · Perry Road Nottingham · posted 30 July 2026

Wage
£15,600 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Starts
10 August 2026
Closing date
7 August 2026
Positions
1

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  • Administration: Provide effective finance administration support, including processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and responding to financial inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
  • Data Entry: Enter financial data, code invoices, enter bank transactions to the ledger, and prepare sales invoices
  • Support Finance Team: Provide support to accounts payable and receivable functions, including sending customer statements and reminders, matching purchase invoices, Goods receipt notes and purchase orders, and allocating receipts and payments
  • Financial Reporting: Assist the finance team in producing monthly management accounts including reconciliations to ensure accurate financial information
  • Budget Management: Help in the preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts and finance reports using financial systems, Excel, and Microsoft 365
  • Maintaining Records: Maintain and reconcile suppliers statements, fixed asset registers and reconcile AP and AR reports
  • Collaboration and Support: Work closely with colleagues in other departments to provide financial information and obtain information to support the financial health of the business
  • Training and Development: Commit to completing the required AAT qualification through the apprenticeship scheme, attending all necessary training and mentoring sessions

Your training

This programme is delivered via a day release delivery model which means that one day per week, your attendance is required at our Derby Road Campus. This attendance is required during term time only.

You will work with expert assessors and tutors to develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the profession.

You will experience a blended learning model.

Please note: This is an apprenticeship vacancy and the advertised closing date is provided as a guide only. The employer wishes to review applications and interview suitable candidates as they are received. As a result, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date if a suitable candidate is identified or if a high volume of applications is received. We therefore encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Where it leads

Full time permanent role with next level apprenticeship progression for the right candidate.

About Simply Cartons Limited

Autajon is a family-owned industrial group where each employee is a “Connected Entrepreneur.” With a strong international presence and over 4,000 employees globally, we specialise in delivering innovative, sustainable packaging solutions across luxury goods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and more.
Simply Cartons and Simply Luxe, based in Nottingham form part of the Autajon Group’s UK operations. Together employing around 200 people, they provide high-quality, sustainable and bespoke packaging & label solutions to premium and luxury brands. Finance plays a central role in supporting the continued growth and development of the business.

Things to consider

Nottingham, NG5 1GQ (relocating to new premises NG16 2GT).

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 5) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 5) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Perry Road Nottingham, NG5 1GQ

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