Accounts/finance assistant apprentice
WEYMOUTH PRECISION ENGINEERS LIMITED · 2 KENT CLOSE, GRANBY INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WEYMOUTH, DT4 9TF
- Salary
- £15,808 a year
- Level
- Advanced
- Course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Closing date
- 26 Aug 2026
- Start date
- 7 Sept 2026
- Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Hours per week
- 38 hours
- Working week
- Monday to Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00 (30 minutes lunch). Friday, 08:00am - 12:00pm (no lunch). Timings subject to change to avoid the apprentice being alone in the office.
- Positions
- 1
About the role
Opportunity to join a small fun finance team, you won’t just be doing just one repetitive task over and over, you will be exposed to all areas of the business, allowing you to learn practical hands on skills covering all book-keeping tasks and payroll for both weekly and monthly paid employees.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
Qualifications
- GCSE · English · 9–4 / A*-C · Essential
- GCSE · Maths · 9–4 / A*-C · Essential
Things to consider
<ul> <li>The accounts office is situated on the first floor, accessible by stairs only. </li> <li>You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. </li> <li>If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.</li> </ul>
About WEYMOUTH PRECISION ENGINEERS LIMITED
Weymouth Precision Engineers Ltd traces its roots back to 1964, with the current owner purchasing the company back in 2013, WPE is a well-established engineering company with 70+ staff, a growing customer base and strong order book. A turnover of £9 million.
Training provider
YEOVIL COLLEGE · Legal, finance and accounting · Level 3
Vacancy reference: 2000048267 · Posted 13 Aug 2026