Job Title: Accounts Apprentice
Location: Eltham
Kick-start Your Finance Career with Baily Garner
Are you curious about how finance works and keen to build your skills in a supportive, hands-on environment? At Baily Garner, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Accounts Apprentice to join our team and grow with us, starting at the end of August.
Who are Baily Garner?
With nearly 50 years of experience, Baily Garner LLP is a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy with over 250 employees and offices in Eltham, Manchester, and Birmingham—delivering national coverage. We provide a full suite of services including Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, M&E Engineering, Sustainability Consulting, and more.
Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives. We achieve this by delivering exceptional service and creating opportunities that make a real difference—for our clients, end users, our people, and the planet.
What You’ll Be Doing

As part of our Finance team, you’ll gain practical experience while working towards a recognised AAT qualification. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting accounts Payable and Receivables
• Supporting the management of the sales ledger using Sage accounting software.
• Processing staff and credit card expenses through our SAP system.
• Posting expenses to Sage Intacct.
• Assisting with weekly BACS payments for staff expenses.
• Helping the credit control team manage outstanding debts.
• Issuing monthly debtor statements to clients.
• Reconciling internal systems with our intranet.
• Providing general support to Finance Assistants with ad hoc tasks.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. You don’t need prior finance experience—just a willingness to learn and grow. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills are desirable.
• An interest in numbers, financial management, and using technology to improve efficiency.

Why Join Us?

At Baily Garner, we believe in nurturing talent. You’ll be part of a friendly, inclusive team that values your development. We offer:

• Real-world experience with industry-standard tools and systems.
• A structured apprenticeship programme with ongoing support.
• Opportunities to progress within the organisation.
• A competitive package and access to further training and development.

We offer a highly competitive package and this position has the potential for the right candidate to develop in the organisation and grow with us through ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits Package:

• Flexible working hours (choice of start and finish times based around a 7.25 hour working day, core hours between 10am-4.15pm)
• Hybrid working (potential to work from office and home)
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increases to 25 days after completion of apprenticeship)
• Medicash health plan
• Life assurance cover (4 x times annual salary) for all colleagues
• Take your birthday off!
• Buy/Sell Annual Leave
• Biannual salary reviews
• Professional development scheme
• Sponsorship of professional fees
• 2 paid corporate social responsibility days

If you’re ready to take the first step in your finance career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our journey!
Please apply with CV and covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for the role.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO ENSURING A FAIR AND INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. IF YOU REQUIRE ANY REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS TO BE MADE AT ANY STAGE, PLEASE LET US KNOW.

Example: If you need additional time for assessments, require materials in an alternative format, or need a different interview setting, please inform us, and we will make the necessary arrangements.
Location: Hybrid / Eltham Hill, London SE9 5DY, UK

• Assisting accounts Payable and Receivables
• Supporting the management of the sales ledger using Sage accounting software.
• Processing staff and credit card expenses through our SAP system.
• Posting expenses to Sage Intacct.
• Assisting with weekly BACS payments for staff expenses.
• Helping the credit control team manage outstanding debts.
• Issuing monthly debtor statements to clients.
• Reconciling internal systems with our intranet.
• Providing general support to Finance Assistants with ad hoc tasks