Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Credit Control & Cash Management

Review customer credit limits and assist in operational decisions on prepayment or stop orders. Proactively manage and reduce aged debt through effective collection strategies, e.g. letters, emails, and phone calls. Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and payment statuses. Monitor aged debtors weekly and produce reports for management and customer service teams. Send weekly statements to customers.

Operational Support / Customer Liaison

Work with customer service to ensure all Purchase Orders (POs) and Sales Orders are in place to support deliveries and timely invoicing. Resolve payment or order issues that may delay cash collection.
Finance Administration & Reporting. Assist with processing purchase ledger invoices, reconciling supplier accounts, and resolving queries. Produce ad hoc financial reports, including royalty reports or management summaries. Support HR-related finance processes as required (e.g., agency staff hours, clock cards, new starters/leavers). Maintain records and analysis of agency hours, starters, and leavers.

General Office Support

Assist with day-to-day office admin, including stationery, post, and incoming enquiries. Support finance team members as needed with ad hoc tasks.

Training:

The role will consist of attending training towards the Level 3 AAT qualification as part of an accountancy apprenticeship each week at Peak Accountancy Training through their live online classes.

There is weekly attendance and the apprentice will also be visited through Teams to enable them to evidence the work they are carrying out as part of their apprenticeship. 

Training Outcome:

Career progression options could include the opportunity to study a Level 4 and possibly a Level 7 accountancy apprenticeship.

Employer Description:

ID Unlimited are a leader in the personalisation and customisation of sportswear and leisurewear. Operating out of a 50,000 square foot site in Macclesfield, Cheshire. ID Unlimited is perfectly located with great access and links to the UK sports industry. With a dedicated team working tirelessly to deliver product to the highest quality. A management team with unparalleled experience and knowledge of the sports personalisation and customisation markets.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm. Friday 8am - 2pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative,Work to deadlines,Proactive,Excel skills