Business Services Assistant Apprentice (Accounts)

Main Duties Include:

Provide support to the business services team in managing daily financial tasks Perform accurate data entry and maintain comprehensive financial records Assist in preparing financial reports and reconciliations Help with processing accounts payable/receivable Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations

Data Entry and Transaction Processing:

Enter daily financial transactions, including invoices, receipts, and expenses Update and maintain accounting records in accounting software and Excel Track and reconcile bank statements and client accounts Assist with processing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring invoices are paid or collected in a timely manner

Financial Reporting:

Assist in preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, management accounts and tax returns Prepare and process monthly journals including accruals and prepayments Conduct variance analysis as needed to support financial reviews

Reconciliations:

Perform routine reconciliations of bank accounts, credit card statements, and general ledger accounts Identify discrepancies and resolve or escalate them accordingly

VAT Return Preparation and Compliance:

Communicate with clients to gather financial information and resolve basic queries Provide updates to clients regarding the progress of accounts/reports Communicate with clients to chase in records

Administrative Support and Client Interaction:

Maintain organised filing systems for all financial documents Assist with special accounting projects as assigned by senior staff Manage email communication/correspondence and general enquiries

Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes to improve accuracy and efficiency Collaborate with other departments to resolve accounting-related queries

Training:

You will complete the level 4 Professional Accountant Programme on day release from the employer for 15months.

Modules will include:

Applied Accounting Drafting Financial Statements Internal Accounting Systems Business Tax And Personal Tax

Attending the EMA hub for classroom sessions delivered by specialist trainers.

You will be supported by a dedicated mentor through your portfolio of work and end point assessment.

Training Outcome:
Opportunity to progress into a full time position within the team upon completion of the apprenticeship programme

Employer Description:
At Nuvo, our purpose is clear: to empower and elevate your financial journey. As trusted advisors, we’re here to help you achieve clarity, confidence, and growth in your business. Twenty years ago, we started as a small accounting firm dedicated to local businesses. Today, we’re still that dedicated team, but now with expanded services and a mission beyond numbers — to provide an exceptional client experience and a culture of partnership. We aim to show that it’s possible to deliver real value to clients, employees, communities, and beyond, in a sustainable, meaningful way. In the future, we hope people won’t think of us as just another accountant. Instead, they’ll know Nuvo as a true partner in their success.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience