Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking an AAT Level 2 Apprentice Finance Assistant to join their team in Wolverhampton. This role offers the opportunity to gain practical finance experience while studying to earn professional qualifications. The apprentice will learn valuable skills, engage in various finance-related tasks, and be supported throughout their training by Walsall College.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths required.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Proficient IT skills and ability to work with financial software.

Responsibilities

• Process and log purchase and sales invoices using accounting software.
• Assist with credit control by contacting clients and monitoring overdue accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records and prepare internal reports.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Education

GCSE in English (grade C/4 or above)

GCSE in Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Job description

Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our team as an AAT Level 2 Apprentice Finance Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin their career in finance while gaining hands-on experience within a dynamic and supportive construction environment.

Wage
£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.
37 hours a week

Start date
Monday 28 July 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

• Process and log purchase and sales invoices using accounting software
• Assist with credit control by contacting clients and monitoring overdue accounts
• Help with journal preparation and month-end data entry
• Reconcile supplier statements and assist with payment runs
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Prepare internal reports and client documentation as required
• Provide support with payroll and employee expense processing
• Liaise with site teams and admin staff to ensure accurate financial documentation
• Handle sensitive financial data confidentially and professionally

Where you'll work

YEW TREE HOUSE
BROAD LANE
ESSINGTON
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV11 2RG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

WALSALL COLLEGE

Your 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.

Your training plan

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4 or above)
• Maths (grade C/4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

About this company
Marshdale Construction is full scale design and build construction and facilities company specialising in the Rail, Health, Aviation and Education Sectors across the UK, our Core business is to develop the environments of the sectors we work in, promoting Quality, Safety and sustainability.

http://www.marshdale.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship

Clear pathways for career progression upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team culture.

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALSALL COLLEGE

Eleana Ewins

[e-mail]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324225.
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Closes on Friday 18 July 2025

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