Junior Accountant Apprentice
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Company: Burton Kia
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Location: Burton On Trent, DE14 3JZ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,680.00 per year
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Sector: Business, Administration, Finance and Law
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Ref: VAC-01273
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Application Deadline Date: 05/12/2025
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Start Date: 28/01/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 08:30 – 17:00 with 30 minute lunch
Brief Description
As a Junior Accountant Apprentice at our busy car dealership, you’ll support the finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks while studying toward a recognised qualification. You’ll gain hands-on experience in how a dealership manages its finances, learning to work accurately and efficiently in a professional environment.
Qualifications Required
GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (Apprentices lacking these qualifications must gain them before taking the end point assessment).
Personal Qualities
• Honest and trustworthy.
• Hard-working and motivated.
• Strong work ethic
Skills Required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good numeracy and basic understanding of finance or accounting principles.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship standard
Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Future Prospects
Potential progression on to Assistant Accountant L3 apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring accountant to begin their career within a fast-paced and friendly car dealership environment. As a Junior Accountant Apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting the finance department with day-to-day accounting duties, including processing invoices, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, and assisting with month-end tasks. You’ll learn how financial operations work within the automotive industry, developing valuable skills in accuracy, attention to detail, and data management.
Working as part of a supportive team, you’ll be trained to use industry-standard software and contribute to maintaining smooth financial processes that keep the dealership running efficiently. This apprenticeship offers a fantastic pathway to develop your accounting knowledge, gain professional qualifications, and progress toward a successful finance career in the motor trade.
Typical duties include:
• Processing and reconciling supplier and customer invoices.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations, cashbook entries, and daily reports.
• Supporting month-end and year-end accounting processes.
Other Information
May work evening and weekends during busy periods. Driving licence required.