Finance Apprentice: Path to Assistant Accountant

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council’s Finance Service is offering an Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprentice role. The apprenticeship is fixed-term for up to 18 months, 37 hours per week, combining workplace learning with provider-led training.

You will work with experienced staff, develop finance skills, earn a wage with holiday pay, and study towards a related qualification. Applications close 6 September 2026.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 (C) or above.
• AAT Level 2 qualification (or equivalent).
• Evidence of qualifications required prior to interview if shortlisted.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced staff to support finance activities.
• Gain job-specific skills through workplace learning and training.
• Earn a wage and receive holiday pay during the apprenticeship.
• Study towards a related accounting qualification.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English grade 4/C or above

AAT Level 2 or equivalent accounting qualification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Walsall Council’s Finance Service is offering an Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprentice role. The apprenticeship is fixed-term for up to 18 months, 37 hours per week, combining workplace learning with provider-led training.

You will work with experienced staff, develop finance skills, earn a wage with holiday pay, and study towards a related qualification. Applications close 6 September 2026.