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The Vacancy
About this Role
Are you a Finance Apprentice, Accounts Apprentice, or aspiring Assistant Accountant looking for the first step into a long-term finance career? As an Assistant Accountant Apprentice within Dawsongroup TCS, you’ll join a supportive finance team in Sutton in Ashfield, gaining hands-on experience while studying towards your AAT Level 3 qualification with West Notts College over a 19 to 22 month programme.
Supporting month-end activities including reconciliations, journals, and ledger updates
Assisting with purchase ledger duties including invoice processing and payment runs
Posting and recording cash received on the sales ledger.
Helping prepare cost analysis, budgeting, and forecast information
Carrying out general finance administration and maintaining accurate financial records
About You
You might already have some administration or finance exposure, or you could simply be looking for a career where you can learn, develop, and grow long term. We’re looking for someone with attention to detail, a positive attitude, and the motivation to build a future in accountancy.
GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2
Good communication skills, both written and verbal
Comfortable using Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Organised approach with strong attention to detail
Willingness to learn and study towards an AAT Level 3 qualification
About Us
Dawsongroup is one of Europe’s leading asset rental businesses, operating for over 90 years as a family business and now under the ownership of KKR. Our TCS Business Unit provides specialist temperature control solutions and continues to invest heavily in people, innovation, and future talent.
Office based role within a collaborative and supportive finance team
Funded AAT Level 3 training with West Notts College
Internal progression pathways across the wider Dawsongroup business
2x Life assurance scheme, wellbeing and mental health support
24 days standard leave allowance + Birthday + plus Bank Holidays + up to 10 days extra (time served and purchase scheme)
About Your Future
This apprenticeship is designed to help you build practical finance experience alongside recognised qualifications and long-term career opportunities. You’ll work closely with experienced finance professionals who will support your development from day one while giving you exposure to a fast-paced commercial finance environment.
Exposure to multiple areas of finance and accounting
Structured mentoring and ongoing development support
Opportunities for progression within Dawsongroup nationally and internationally
Long-term career pathway within a growing finance function
Chance to gain valuable experience in a large, established business
Dawsongroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
If you’re ready to start your finance career with a business that genuinely invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you. Join Dawsongroup and discover where your potential can take you, because people are our greatest asset.
The Company
Dawsongroup tcs is at the cutting edge of their field, providing top of the range cold-chain storage for top industry specialists. The team are looking for fresh talent, potential employees that want a career, not simply a job.
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