Apprentice Finance Assistant

Helsby, England, United Kingdom

6/7/2025

The Vacancy

The RSK Group are looking for a Finance Apprentice to join their central team. Training will be full time in the Helsby (WA6 0AR) office, and once trained you will be given the opportunity to work from home as well as in the office.

This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week with 1 day study day per week.

The Helsby-based Central Accounting Services Team delivers transactional accounting, period-end close and compliance reporting services for a large number of Group businesses (currently c. 60) located throughout the UK and Europe.

The RSK Group is one of Europe’s fastest growing environmental, geotechnical and contaminated land consultancies, with offices in the UK, Europe and across the world. It provides a range of services for thousands of clients within the property, manufacturing, oil, gas and energy sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices and employee expenses onto the paperless automated accounts system for multiple currency databases
• Checking expense claim receipts against the company expense policy and identifying VAT to reclaim in accordance with HMRC guidelines
• Reviewing CIS deductions and completing returns
• Dealing with supplier queries and requests for payment
• Verification of supplier bank details
• Processing weekly supplier and expense payment runs
  
  
  

Person Specification:

• Minimum of 5 GCSE Grades A* to C (or equivalent) including Maths and English
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to analyse and interpret data
• Team player
  
  
  

Salary and benefits:

• £16,000 to £22,000 plus sponsorship to study the AAT Accounting qualification on the Government Apprenticeship Scheme (day release).
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, private health care and discounted gym memberships
• Regular training and career development
  
  
  

Please See The Full Job Description Under Documents.

RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

The Company

RSK is a global leader in sustainable solutions focusing on environmental, engineering, and technical services. Working together, we address societal challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, offering integrated solutions across sectors such as water, energy, food, infrastructure, cities, mining, and waste management.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?