Accounts Assistant Apprentice

This is a hands-on Accounts Assistant apprenticeship based at eCatering's Seaham site. You will work in a busy accounts department supporting supplier and customer finance processes, using systems such as Shopify (eCommerce), Acumatica (ERP) and Canary7 (Warehouse Management System).

Typical tasks include posting daily bank transactions and reconciliations, processing supplier invoices, preparing daily sales reports, performing supplier statement reconciliations, posting month-end journals and assisting with credit control.

The apprenticeship combines on-the-job learning with formal training delivered by East Durham College. You will attend college one day per week and be in the workplace four days per week, with monthly workplace visits from a college tutor and progression towards an end point assessment.

The role offers full training and support, a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification and potential for permanent employment on completion.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (40 hours/week). The apprenticeship start date is Monday 10 November 2025 and the position is based at Unit 7, Jade Business Park, Spring Road, Murton, Seaham SR7 9DR.

Applicants must hold GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above; a BTEC in Business Studies (Pass) is desirable.