Assistant Accounting Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits aspiring accountants at a forward-thinking logistics company. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in finance, where you'll support the finance team and learn essential skills while working towards a Level 3 qualification. You'll engage in tasks such as making bill payments, general administration, and vendor account reconciliations. With a commitment to personal development, this role not only provides practical experience but also paves the way for a potential permanent position upon completion. Join a global team dedicated to excellence and innovation in logistics!

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4).
• Let the company know about other relevant qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with making bill payments and posting vendor bills.
• Perform bank reconciliations and assist with credit control tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Creative

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Tools

Finance and accounting software

Job description

Summary
UK WWL Limited are looking for an aspiring assistant accountant to join their busy team. This is a great opportunity to gain experience whilst obtaining a level 3 qualification. The role includes supporting their finance team and working with their clients to provide bill payments.

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

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Monday - Friday Between 8.30am - 5.00pm.
40 hours a week

Start date
Sunday 25 May 2025

Duration
1 year 3 months

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

• Making bill payments
• Posting vendor bills
• General administration
• Assisting with credit control tasks
• Bank reconciliations
• Vendor/ Customer account reconciliation
• Foreign currency payments and conversion

Where you'll work

Chantry House
High Street, Coleshill
Birmingham
B46 3BP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level
Course contents

• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Your training plan

• Assistant Accountant level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• 20% off the job training
• Tutor support via online platform
• Online sessions and one-to-one reviews

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• Maths and English (grade 4)

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
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Creative

About this company
5 Years of Worldwide Logistics Group We are a global 3PL freight forwarder - a collaborative global team of innovative thinkers, get-your-hands-dirty doers and unparalleled supply chain experts. For 25 years we've leveraged our skills to expand from one office in North America to 40+ offices in 23 countries - a global logistics shipping team across the globe. With unstoppable determination, we've built a global integrated logistics company focused on offering competitive and comprehensive solutions without compromising personal service. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, a milestone only made possible by the dedication of our people and our partnership with our customers, we thank those who have joined us on this journey to make Worldwide Logistics a leading global logistics provider. We look forward to continuing to provide clients with attentive freight forwarding and logistics services, striving to exceed expectations every time.
After this apprenticeship

• Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Louise

[e-mail]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317054.
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Closes in 28 days (Saturday 24 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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