Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Are you a friendly and outgoing person who is looking for a career with a company that really values your contribution and can offer you award-winning training opportunities? Read on as we may have just the apprenticeship you are looking for!

Our apprentices are the future of our business. On our 18-month apprenticeship programme you will learn the skills to become a successful Finance Assistant with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you. With the current levels of advancement in technology, there could not be a more exciting time to join us and following successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be offered a permanent role, with one of the best rental equipment providers in the industry.

You’ll work within our Central Support Office where you will learn to:

• Become a dynamic member of the Financial Transactional department, playing an important and varied role within the team to maintain efficient financial operations within a large-scale organisation
• Develop a strong working knowledge of incoming and outgoing Post Management, Cash Management, Credit Management and New Customer Onboarding processes
• Understand the role of Credit Services, Purchase Ledger and Fixed Assets whilst experiencing rotational placements in each team
• Provide efficient administrative support across the team, learning all aspects of working within a high volume, target driven Finance team
• Communicate with suppliers and customers on the telephone, via email and Teams
• Engage with colleagues from across multiple areas of the organisation, expanding your team working and communication skills
• Manage a varied workday in a fast-paced operational environment, learning to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

We’ll provide you with a comprehensive company induction, role-specific training, and apprenticeship support.  You will become a part of a larger apprentice cohort where you will be able to form lifelong relationships and engage in a wider support network.

We’ll support your personal growth and development in line with your Sunbelt Rentals career aspirations, with the potential of continuing to further training, the opportunity to specialise in a preferred area, and/or the choice to continue to higher-level qualifications after successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship Training

You will be completing a level 2 Finance/Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. This will be delivered using a combination of.

• Workplace experience to gain practical skills
• Guidance and training from an experienced workplace mentor
• Industry recognised training leading to an apprenticeship qualification. The training will be delivered via instructor-led online modules, with some attendance at in-person sessions required
• Inclusion in relevant Sunbelt Rentals training sessions to develop professional skills. This may require some travel to other business locations
• There is an opportunity to progress to further qualification after level 2 if desired

What you will need to bring to the role from day one:

• Enthusiasm
• Motivation to learn new skills
• Responsible behaviour
• Ability to work in a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions
• Initiative
• An eagerness to understand our product range and the wider Sunbelt Rentals business
• The ability to engage and build relationships with both internal and external customers
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• An interest in learning new IT systems and making the most of technology in your job role

Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe.

We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.

Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team-mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect. Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first-aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24-7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.