Accounts/Finance Assistant (AAT) Level 2 Apprenticeship

Shadow senior staff to learn finance and admin processes Assist with entering invoices and receipts into accounting software Help reconcile bank statements with company records Support payroll processing Prepare and send routine business correspondence (emails, letters) File and organise documents (digital and paper-based) Complete apprenticeship training tasks and keep logbooks up to date

Training:

Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

The Level 2 Certificate in Accounting covers a broad range of core accounting skills, as well as accountancy-related business skills and personal skills.

Key themes have also been introduced throughout the suite of accounting qualifications, including technology, ethics, sustainability and communication.

Modules Studied:

The qualification comprises four mandatory units:

Introduction to Bookkeeping Principles of Bookkeeping Controls Principles of Costing The Business Environment

Teaching and Assessment:

You will attend New College Durham one day a week for lectures and practical sessions All assessments are via online examinations

Training Outcome:
Secure, long-term employment as a Finance & Payroll Administrator Opportunity for incremental increases in responsibility and pay. Option to take on specialist tasks (e.g., pensions, VAT returns, or management accounts support)

Employer Description:
Jack Coupe & Sons Ltd is a well-established, family-run business specialising in road marking, hydroblasting, line removal, and the manufacture of line marking materials. Based in the North of England, we serve clients across the UK, delivering high-quality, safety-critical services to local authorities, contractors, and private sector clients. With over 40 years of industry experience, we pride ourselves on our professionalism, innovation, and commitment to excellence. We invest in our people, equipment, and training to ensure we remain at the forefront of road surface technology. As a forward-thinking employer, we offer exciting opportunities for apprentices to gain real-world experience, develop specialist skills, and build long-term careers in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Initiative