Job summary
Are you looking to start your career in finance in a supportive and friendly team?
Would you like to earn while you learn and work towards a recognised finance qualification?
At BPAS, we're looking for an Accounts Assistant (Apprentice) to join our Finance team. This is a permanent, full-time role (36 hours per week, Monday to Friday), with a hybrid working pattern. You'll be based at home, with travel to our Head Office in Leamington Spa once a week. This is likely to be more frequent in your first few months while you settle in & receive support.
About the role
As an Apprentice Accounts Assistant, you'll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of transactional finance processes, including purchase ledger, credit control, expenses, & data analysis. With support & guidance from experienced team members, you'll help process invoices, manage queries, reconcile accounts, maintain petty cash & expense systems, & support with finance inboxes & audit preparation.
You'll be fully supported as you learn the ropes, & you'll work towards an apprenticeship in AAT, either Level 2 or 3. This could also lead to opportunities to progress within the team in the future, depending on your interests and skills.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a career in finance, learn in a real working environment, & gain valuable skills.
Note: This apprenticeship opportunity includes spending 20% of your working time on learning activities as part of the apprenticeship program.
Main duties of the job
- Help process invoices and credit notes accurately and promptly
- Assist with chasing overdue payments and resolving finance queries
- Support supplier statement reconciliations
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Maintain accurate records for petty cash and staff expense claims
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Respond to emails in the finance inbox and direct queries to the appropriate team member
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Assist with preparing data for audits and reporting
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Help with general finance administration and spreadsheet updates
About You
We're looking for someone who is motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. You don't need previous finance experience as full training will be provided but you'll need to be comfortable working with numbers and systems, and able to manage your time effectively.
You'll be joining a hardworking and welcoming team who value support, flexibility, and collaboration. We're looking for someone who is happy to get involved, ask questions, and grow their confidence as part of a busy and rewarding finance function.
We are also looking for:
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Basic IT skills, including use of email and spreadsheets
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Good attention to detail and willingness to follow processes
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A positive, team-oriented approach
About us
British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) is the UK's largest independent women's reproductive healthcare charity. We work mainly on behalf of the NHS across the country providing abortion, contraception, STI testing & treatment. We specialise in evidence-based, not-for-profit care reproductive healthcare.
Working with us:
Alongside a supportive and friendly working environment, BPAS has generous benefits:
- Life assurance cover at 3 times salary
- 34 days annual leave per year
- A defined contribution pension scheme.
- You will have access to our employee benefits programme through BHSF which includes special health & wellbeing services & lifestyle offers for you & your family. This includes various salary sacrifice schemes, counselling services & free private GP appointments.
BPAS is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children & young people through a safer recruitment framework. This includes a thorough selection process & a number of pre-employment checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full job description is available for you to download and review along with our T&C's and Salary information. This can be found on the right hand side of the advert under supporting information.
Further Information
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications that reflect the skills and experience required for the role. We aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
If you have any questions about the role, the process, or require adjustments to support your application, please don't hesitate to get in touch we're happy to help.
Location: Hybrid working with the expectation of travel to our Head Office once per week. Potential to have to travel more for training in the first few weeks.
Head Office: Tachbrook Park, Athena Drive, Leamington Spa, CV34 6RQ
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Hours of Work:
- Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
- Friday 09:00 - 15:30
Salary: £25,293 to £28,552 per annum - Depending on skills and experience
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 5 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full job description is available for you to download and review along with our T&C's and Salary information. This can be found on the right hand side of the advert under supporting information.
Further Information
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications that reflect the skills and experience required for the role. We aim to keep it open long enough to ensure a diverse and representative applicant pool, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
If you have any questions about the role, the process, or require adjustments to support your application, please don't hesitate to get in touch we're happy to help.
Location: Hybrid working with the expectation of travel to our Head Office once per week. Potential to have to travel more for training in the first few weeks.
Head Office: Tachbrook Park, Athena Drive, Leamington Spa, CV34 6RQ
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Hours of Work:
- Monday to Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
- Friday 09:00 - 15:30
Salary: £25,293 to £28,552 per annum - Depending on skills and experience
Interested so far? Don't delay, apply today!
The Small Print: All applicants must be pro-choice.
If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.
References: All offers of employment are conditional based on satisfactory pre-employment checks. We require applicants to provide 5 years of employment references including information on reasons for leaving and any gaps in employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 4 GCSE's or equivalent including English and Maths qualification either GCSE A to C or Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE 4* or NVQ level 2
Experience
Essential
- Computer literate in use of spreadsheets, databases and word
- Numerate
- Sound accuracy and attention to detail skills
- Ability to learn and use bespoke systems
Desirable
- Experience working in a similar finance/accounts role
- Accountancy principles data entry and analysis
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
- This is a hybrid role working from home and travelling to our Head Office in Leamington Spa once a week. Can you commit to this?
- Are you aware this role is for 36 hours per week over Monday to Friday?
- This role is on an apprenticeship program, this means 20% of your working time (1 day a week), you will be required to take on learning activities. Are you able to commit to that?
Desirable
- Please list any further information or statements if you wish to support your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of 4 GCSE's or equivalent including English and Maths qualification either GCSE A to C or Functional Skills Level 2 or GCSE 4* or NVQ level 2
Experience
Essential
- Computer literate in use of spreadsheets, databases and word
- Numerate
- Sound accuracy and attention to detail skills
- Ability to learn and use bespoke systems
Desirable
- Experience working in a similar finance/accounts role
- Accountancy principles data entry and analysis
General
Essential
- Do you support a woman's right to choose abortion?
- Are you the family or friend of a current BPAS employee? If yes, please state the name and the nature of the relationship.
- This is a hybrid role working from home and travelling to our Head Office in Leamington Spa once a week. Can you commit to this?
- Are you aware this role is for 36 hours per week over Monday to Friday?
- This role is on an apprenticeship program, this means 20% of your working time (1 day a week), you will be required to take on learning activities. Are you able to commit to that?
Desirable
- Please list any further information or statements if you wish to support your application.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
