We’re looking for a motivated, eager to learn, Accounts Apprentice to join our Head Office in Poole. You’ll gain hands on experience working within a fast-paced environment, becoming an integral part of our accounts team!

As an Accounts Apprentice, you will support the smooth running of our finance function by assisting with daily banking, reconciliations and general cashbook duties. You’ll help identify and process payments in and out, process supplier invoices with accuracy, ensure transactions are properly authorised, support credit control activity and prepare reports on unpaid cash sales.

While gaining hands-on experience within a busy accounts team, we will support your education by enrolling you on an AAT qualification, providing dedicated study time, learning materials, and full coverage of exam costs to help you succeed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Daily banking and reconciliations

• General cashbook – identification and processing of all payments in and out

• Process supplier invoices and ensure accuracy and authorisation of all transactions

• Credit control

• Prepare and report unpaid cash sales

What you will need to be an Accounts Apprentice within Van Mossel UK:

• Eagerness to learn: Accountancy is full of systems, rules, and processes. Showing a genuine interest in building knowledge goes a long way

• Integrity and reliability: You’ll often be trusted with sensitive financial information. Being dependable and discreet is essential

• Attention to detail: Accuracy is everything in finance. Mistakes, no matter how small, can have big consequences

• Numerical confidence: You don’t need to be a math wizard, but comfort with numbers and problem-solving is key

• Work collaboratively: and well in a team environment

• Adaptability: In a fast-paced environment like Van Mossel UK, being able to stay calm under pressure and pick up new tools or tasks is a huge plus

Hours of work will be: 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday - 8.00 am to 5.00 pm

What you will get in return:

Year 1 apprentice salary of £16,640 / £8 per hour

Year 2 apprentice salary of £26,436 / £12.71 per hour

As well as your qualification and salary, you’ll enjoy a range of great benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career and lifestyle, such as:

As well as your salary, you’ll enjoy a range of great benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career and lifestyle:

Car Benefit Scheme - Lease a Car from as little as £209 per month.

Vehicle Purchase Discount on various brands.

Company Discounts on MOTs, servicing, parts and accessories for you and your family.

Retail & Lifestyle Discounts - Access to 100+ rewards with Simply rewards, including gym memberships and local offers.

30 Days’ Holiday (including bank holidays)

Career Development & Training - Industry-leading brand training and ongoing support through our in-house learning management system.

Health Cash Plan - Includes mental health support, GP consultations, and cashback on dental, optical and prescription costs, plus access to private consultations.

Pension - Contributory pension through Aviva.

Life Assurance - Providing peace of mind for your loved ones.

Cycle to Work Scheme - Save money while supporting a healthier commute.

Refer a Friend Scheme Earn up to £2,000 on introducing successful employees.

Social Events - opportunity to get together with your colleagues, recent events have been go-karting, Charity quiz nights, Goodwood, Private cinema trips

Please note: some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and successful completion of your probation period.

Why Join Van Mossel?

We are proud to be part of Van Mossel Automotive Group; an award winning, people orientated, family-owned business that has gained global recognition over a 78-year tenure in the automotive industry.

Van Mossel now operates in over 7 countries and have been named as one of the leading automotive companies in Europe.

At Van Mossel, we believe it’s our people who set us apart and drive our company forward as we continue to grow.

If this looks like the right role for you, we want to hear from you!

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.