Accounts Assistant Apprentice, Billington Holdings PLC, Wombwell, S73 8DS
| Posting date: | 14 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15,600 to £24,784.50 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 June 2026 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Barnsley College |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
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Summary
Kick-start your career in finance with our Accountancy Apprenticeship. You’ll gain hands-on experience across key accounting functions while working towards a recognised qualification. This is a great opportunity to earn, learn, and develop valuable skills in a supportive and professional environment.
We are looking to recruit a Trainee Accountant responsible for the following:
To develop a high-potential early-career individual into a well-rounded accounting and finance professional through structured training, hands-on experience, and academic study. This role is designed for an ambitious college leaver seeking an alternative to university, providing a strong foundation across core finance functions within an industry environment
Working closely with the Financial Controller, the role supports the delivery of accurate financial processes while building technical knowledge, attention to detail, and professional skills. Over a three-year training contract, the postholder will study towards the AAT qualification, gaining broad exposure to accounting activities across the Group
The role aims to nurture a motivated individual who can contribute effectively both independently and as part of a team, with a clear pathway to increased responsibility, further professional qualifications, and progression to a fully qualified Accountant
Role Responsibilities:
Perform daily Group bank transfers in-line with Group banking arrangements
Produce weekly Company and Group cash reconciliations and cashflow forecasts
Perform credit checks on potential customers and liaise with sales teams resolve any queries
Responsibility for all aspects of the Group’s Fleet management company’s management accounts, including processing despatches, raising sales invoices, recording purchase invoices, recording prepayments and accruals and the preparation of the management accounts
Assist with the preparation of the management account for all other Group companies, including calculating and recording monthly accruals and prepayments, along with providing cover for sales and purchase ledgers
Assist with year end, including preparing information for our auditors and tax advisors and working with them to resolve any queries
Monitor call logging system for the Group’s accounting system (COINS) and delegate and respond to queries and requests received as necessary
Support the Financial Controller and Financial Accountant and the wider finance team with a variety of ad hoc tasks and projects.
Training Course:
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade A* - C)
Maths (grade A* - C)
Skills we are looking for:
Skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Working week: Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 3.45pm
37.5 hours per week
About the employer: Billington Holdings Plc is a leading UK-based structural steel and engineering group with over 75 years of industry experience. The company specialises in structural steelwork, steel stair solutions, safety systems, protective coatings, and site hoarding solutions, delivering high-quality projects across sectors including commercial, education, infrastructure, healthcare, and industrial construction.
We are looking to recruit a Trainee Accountant responsible for the following:
To develop a high-potential early-career individual into a well-rounded accounting and finance professional through structured training, hands-on experience, and academic study. This role is designed for an ambitious college leaver seeking an alternative to university, providing a strong foundation across core finance functions within an industry environment
Working closely with the Financial Controller, the role supports the delivery of accurate financial processes while building technical knowledge, attention to detail, and professional skills. Over a three-year training contract, the postholder will study towards the AAT qualification, gaining broad exposure to accounting activities across the Group
The role aims to nurture a motivated individual who can contribute effectively both independently and as part of a team, with a clear pathway to increased responsibility, further professional qualifications, and progression to a fully qualified Accountant
Role Responsibilities:
Perform daily Group bank transfers in-line with Group banking arrangements
Produce weekly Company and Group cash reconciliations and cashflow forecasts
Perform credit checks on potential customers and liaise with sales teams resolve any queries
Responsibility for all aspects of the Group’s Fleet management company’s management accounts, including processing despatches, raising sales invoices, recording purchase invoices, recording prepayments and accruals and the preparation of the management accounts
Assist with the preparation of the management account for all other Group companies, including calculating and recording monthly accruals and prepayments, along with providing cover for sales and purchase ledgers
Assist with year end, including preparing information for our auditors and tax advisors and working with them to resolve any queries
Monitor call logging system for the Group’s accounting system (COINS) and delegate and respond to queries and requests received as necessary
Support the Financial Controller and Financial Accountant and the wider finance team with a variety of ad hoc tasks and projects.
Training Course:
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
English (grade A* - C)
Maths (grade A* - C)
Skills we are looking for:
Skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Working week: Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 3.45pm
37.5 hours per week
About the employer: Billington Holdings Plc is a leading UK-based structural steel and engineering group with over 75 years of industry experience. The company specialises in structural steelwork, steel stair solutions, safety systems, protective coatings, and site hoarding solutions, delivering high-quality projects across sectors including commercial, education, infrastructure, healthcare, and industrial construction.