A family run business for over 50 years, Station Garage is the leading ŠKODA dealership serving Sussex and Surrey. Located in Broadbridge Heath, we stock a range of new and used vehicles as well as operate a large onsite workshop and impressive MOT testing centre, where we have recently become official Authorised Repairers for SEAT and CUPRA as well as Skoda.
www.station-garages.co.uk
Position available:
Accounts & Business Administration Apprentice (AAT Level 2)
Summary
This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical business, finance and customer service skills within a supportive team.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will provide support across a range of accounting and administrative functions whilst working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
Salary:
£15,600 per annum
If aged 19+ there will be an increase after 12 months; rate of pay negotiable and may increase during apprenticeship, subject to positive employment/college targets achieved.
Training course
AAT level 2
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.30 am until 5.00 pm.
37.5 hours a week
Start date
1st of September 2026
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
This is an excellent opportunity to join a small team within a successful family-run SME and gain valuable experience across finance, administration and customer service functions.
As an Accounts & Business Administration Apprentice, you will support the day-to-day operations of the finance and administration departments, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Vehicle invoicing and administration
- Vehicle taxing and associated documentation
- Processing and reconciling company credit card statements
- Posting and processing fuel card transactions (UK Fuels)
Assisting with credit control activities, including:
- Reconciling customer payments
- Monitoring outstanding balances
Purchase ledger administration, including:
- Monitoring supplier invoices
- Scanning and attaching signed invoices to the system
- Maintaining accurate supplier records
- Answering telephone calls
- Filing, scanning and maintaining electronic records
- Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers where required
- Supporting continuous improvement of administrative processes
- Providing administrative support to other departments as required
- Carrying out any other ad hoc duties necessary to support the smooth running of the business
Where you'll work
Station Garage
78 Billingshurst Road
Broadbridge Heath
RH12 3LP
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths and English (grade C/4 or above)
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Excellent attendance record
- Excellent Timekeeping
- Microsoft Office, Word & Excel
Other requirements
Please check travel arrangements before applying. This is an office-based role.
Company benefits
- Hands-on experience across finance and business administration functions.
- Opportunities for personal/professional development.
- Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing family-run business.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £15,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Licence/Certification:
- Driving License (preferred)
Work Location: In person
