Finance Apprentice

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.