Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 14,000 - 17,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Specialist training

Job summary

Business & Accountancy Assist (BAA) in Birmingham is offering an Accounts apprenticeship (level 2) starting 1 October 2026. You will learn on-the-job, assisting the accountants with junior tasks and basic bookkeeping, within a supportive team.

The programme includes specialist training at P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED, with hours 37 hours 30 minutes per week, Monday–Friday 9:00–17:30, and a wage of £15,600 for the first year.

Qualifications

GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.
The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Responsibilities

Assist accountants with junior accounting tasks.
Carry out basic bookkeeping, including sales and purchase ledgers.
Perform data entry and simple calculations.
Handle routine accounting tasks and use standard tools.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Administrative skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Be able to fit into a team

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the friendly team at Business & Accountancy Assist (BAA). You will work alongside experienced accountancy and business professionals, receiving full training and support while developing skills in finance, administration, and business services to build a successful career in the industry.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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National Apprenticeship Wage.

Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours Monday- Friday 09:00am- 17:30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 2026

Duration

1 year

Positions available

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

This role includes assisting the accountants junior accounting tasks. The role will vary depending on the size of the business, and the team the learners works within. Day to day activities could include; basic bookkeeping activities, working with sales and purchase ledgers, running calculations and data entry.

Where you'll work

UNIT 3
FOURNIER HOUSE
8 TENBY STREET
BIRMINGHAM
B1 3AJ

Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

P.T.P. TRAINING 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

Your programme will be delivered in centre at our Walsall Training Centre, with the following structure:

Candidates will be required to attend PTP's Walsall Training Centre fortnightly
During these sessions, new topics will be taught by your tutor
Between sessions, you'll complete self-study tasks spread throughout the week
You will have regular meetings with your tutor on 1-2-1 basis every 6-8 weeks

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 or above)
Mathematics (grade C/4 or above)

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

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Be able to fit into a team

About this employer

Business and Accountancy Assist Ltd (BAA) was set up in 2006 to offer accountancy and business solutions with a view to providing a total solution to businesses and individuals running their own businesses.

After 15 years of helping businesses, BAA has built a reputation with clients who through our help, are managing and running successful businesses.

Our vision of being a total solution provider and being a friendly and approachable accountancy firm has been delivered and matched with the same passion that the directors and the team at BAA show to all clients whether you're a sole trader or a large business.

We continue to have the expertise and experience to help your business grow. You can count on our ability to turn today's problems into tomorrow's business opportunities.

https://www.baa-ltd.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).