Accountancy Apprenticeship - Wakefield

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Ossett; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building control approver in Ossett seeks an Accountancy Apprentice. This role offers hands-on experience in finance functions, supporting accounts and credit control teams. Candidates should be enthusiastic learners with strong attention to detail and a keen interest in finance. The apprenticeship leads to a Level 2 qualification over a year with opportunities for future full-time employment.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Hybrid working arrangement

Company pension scheme

Healthcare Cashback plan

High Street discounts

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and eager to learn, with an interest in building a career in finance.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts and credit control teams, gaining exposure to different elements of finance.
• Process sales invoices and post daily bank transactions.
• Respond to customer queries promptly and professionally.
• Assist with processing invoices and monthly employee expenses.
• Prepare management accounts as your role develops.

Skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Maths (grade B/6+)

English (grade B/6+)

Job description

Summary
Stroma Building Control are looking for new apprentice accountants! You will be studying toward your Accounts Assistant Level 2 apprenticeship qualification.

Wage
£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours Monday - Friday (08:00 - 16:30)
40 hours a week

Start date
Tuesday 23 September 2025

Duration
1 year

Positions available
1

Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The Role:

• We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accountancy Apprentice to join our finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a variety of finance functions while working towards a recognised accountancy qualification
• Reporting directly to the Management Accountant, you will support both the accounts and credit control teams, gaining exposure to different elements of finance including sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank reconciliation, and management accounts

Key Responsibilities:

• Process sales invoices using our internal CRM system and Sage 200
• Post and reconcile daily bank transactions
• Oversee and manage shared email inboxes, responding to customer queries promptly and professionally
• Assist with the processing and timely payment of purchase ledger invoices and monthly employee expenses
• Support purchase ledger payment runs
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts as your role develops

What We're Looking For:

• Enthusiastic and eager to learn, with an interest in building a career in finance
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• No prior finance experience necessary - full training will be provided

What We Offer:

• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Hybrid working arrangement (after initial training)
• Company pension scheme
• Healthcare Cashback plan
• High Street discounts
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Support towards achieving your professional qualifications

Where you'll work

Stroma Built Environment Ltd, 6 Silkwood Business Park, Fryers Way
Ossett
WF5 9TJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn
Course contents

• Record transactional data.
• Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Record transactional data.
• Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Training schedule

Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We're privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. We help build meaningful careers that give individuals security, satisfaction, and purpose - and in turn help organisations and wider industry meet the challenges of a changeable operating environment.

On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained your Accounts or finance assistant (Level 2).

Requirements
Essential qualifications

Other in:

• Maths (grade B/6+)
• English (grade B/6+)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• IT skills
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail

Other requirements

The closing date is guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.
About this employer
Stroma Building Control is one of the largest Registered Building Control Approvers, whose reputation is built on the expertise and experience of over 100 Registered Building Inspectors. The professional and supportive service that our Registered Building Inspectors offer is designed to cut through the complexities and challenges of Building Regulations, making it simple for you to deliver a compliant project from start to finish.
After this apprenticeship

Possibility of a full-time role after the completion of the apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000335955.
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Closes on Tuesday 16 September 2025

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