Edge Building Products Ltd is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice Finance Assistant to join its close-knit finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in finance while gaining valuable hands-on experience working towards an Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2.
This is a key role which will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of purchase ledger management, credit control support, and administrative operations. You will take ownership of maintaining the purchase ledger while supporting both internal teams and external customers and suppliers
What you will gain:
- Practical experience within a professional finance environment
- Hands-on experience managing a purchase ledger in a fast-paced environment
- Develop strong collaboration skills by working with internal teams and customers
- Support towards achieving relevant finance qualifications
- Build confidence working under pressure in a dynamic, high-volume setting
- Experience working within a friendly and supportive team
Key Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger
- Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Reconcile supplier statements
- Handle payment queries and discrepancies
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate financial record
Sales Ledger & Credit Control Cover
- Provide cover for the Credit Controller when required
- Raise and process customer invoices accurately and promptly
- Issue and manage credit notes in line with company procedures
- Support credit control activities, including chasing outstanding payments
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve account queries
- Maintain accurate sales ledger record
Administration
- Respond to emails in a professional and timely manner
- Update and maintain internal systems and records
- Support general finance team administration
- Assist with ad-hoc reporting and data management tasks
Customer & Supplier Support
- Resolve customer and supplier queries via phone and email
- Build and maintain positive working relationships
- Escalate issues where necessary
Who you will be:
- Someone who is motivated with a genuine interest in finance and accounting
- Someone who is eager to learn new skills and develop your knowledge within a finance environment
- Someone who is competent with IT and a willingness to learn new systems quickly and efficiently
- Someone willing to take ownership of their role (or something like that)
- Someone who is organised, able to manage multiple tasks effectively and use their own initiative
- Someone who can work well under pressure
Key Skills
- Reliable
- Friendly
- Excellent organisation
- Proactive
- High attention to detail
- Punctual
- Strong IT skills
- Ability to multitask
- Excellent communication
- Good telephone etiquette
Working Week: Minimum 30/maximum 40 per week – to be agreed. Monday – Friday with flexi-time.
Salary: £12.480-£16,640 depending on hours agreed, age and relevant experience
Qualifications Required: English and Maths GCSE minimum grade 4 is desirable
About the employer: Edge Building Products in Chichester specializes in low maintenance, high-quality building plastics for the trade. They offer a wide range of products, including window trims, fascias, soffits, guttering, cladding, decking, and more. The company is committed to providing exceptional service and customer satisfaction through product expertise and competitive pricing. For further information please visit https://edgebp.co.uk/
What you need to know:
- There is onsite parking and lunch is provided daily at Edge Building Products.
- This is a 16-month apprenticeship including end point assessment.
- This role is office based with some attendance at Chichester College as required.
- The role will start on successful recruitment, and the apprenticeship course will begin in September 2026
- Applicants MUST BE resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK.
- Applicants WILL NOT BE eligible to apply if they have already achieved a qualification which is equal to or higher thank the apprenticeship standard on offer.
- Applicants MUST BE resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study.
- Applicants MUST BE committed to the learning and stay to the end of the apprenticeship.
- Wage will depend on number of hours, age and experience in line with the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage.
Further Information: Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage (ANMW): The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is £8 per hour (As of the 1st April 2025). This is the legal minimum pay per hour applying to 16- to 18-year-old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their apprenticeship. For apprentices 19 or over who have completed their first year and are continuing their apprenticeship, the National Minimum Wage appropriate to their ages applies.
Pay: From £12,480.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chichester PO19 7BJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Why are you interested in this apprenticeship role?
- What do you think you can bring to this role?
- Have you achieved and can provide proof of the required Math and English grades?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Location:
- Chichester PO19 7BJ (preferred)
Work Location: In person
