Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Lichfield seeks a highly motivated Accounts Apprentice to support their Finance team. The role offers a hands-on opportunity to gain an AAT qualification while performing essential finance and administrative duties. Full training and support are provided. This position is ideal for those looking to start a career in finance within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Strong communication and IT skills.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt to varied tasks.

Responsibilities

• Input invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Assist with weekly financial reporting.

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 4/C or above)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Job description

Summary
We're looking for a highly motivated Accounts Apprentice to support our Finance team. You'll work towards an AAT qualification while gaining hands-on experience in financial and administrative tasks. This is a great opportunity to start a finance career in a fast-paced, growing business with full training and support provided.

Wage
£13,000 a year

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Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours Days and times: TBC 4 days at the workplace and once a week at the college.
32 hours a week

Start date
Monday 1 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

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting Duties

• Inputting invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Entering Attachment of Earnings (AOEs) and processing related payments
• Assisting with weekly financial reporting
• Supporting preparation of weekly reports for period close and month-end
• Filing, archiving, and maintaining financial records

Administrative Support

• Completing business stationery orders and managing postage requirements
• Assisting the Assistant Finance Manager and Accounts Assistant with daily admin tasks and projects
• Responding flexibly to ad-hoc duties as required

Business Operations Support

• Arranging hotel and meeting room bookings, parking, and business hospitality
• Coordinating office maintenance needs, including furnishings, painting, repairs, and carpets
• Managing orders and requests for company uniforms and PPE
• Supporting internal initiatives such as employee birthdays, long service certificates, vouchers, and staff recognition
• Topping up business mass messaging services and ensuring continuity

Where you'll work

1-2 Three Spires House
Station Road
Lichfield
WS13 6HX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you'll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C or above)
• Maths (grade 4/C 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
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

Please note the successful applicant will be required to attend either our Mathew Boulton College or Sutton Coldfield college once a week for your college day.
About this employer
AM2PM Group Holdings Ltd is a leading recruitment agency and employment business specialising within the industrial sector. We pride ourselves on delivering excellence in workforce solutions across the UK. Based at our Head Office in Lichfield, you'll join a supportive and dynamic Finance team committed to your development and success.

https://www.am2pm.uk.com/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship

Potential to stay on within the company if the right candidate is selected.

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

BMet Recruitment

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The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333479.
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Closes in 14 days (Friday 15 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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