Summary
Bay Accountants offers a comprehensive range of accountancy, financial, and business support services, along with ongoing strategic advice tailored to each client's needs. Our focus is on delivering professional, personal, and effective solutions for all day-to-day accounting and taxation requirements.
Wage
£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours Monday- Friday Shifts to be confirmed
35 hours a week
Start date
Monday 8 September 2025
Duration
1 year 6 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
* Assist with bookkeeping on cloud based software such as
* Quickbooks and Xero
* Assist with payroll preparation
* Assist with VAT return preparation
* Assist with Self Assessment compliance
* Assist with preparation of management accounts
* Assist with year end statutory accounts preparation from client
* books and records up to draft TB
* Meeting and greeting clients
* Answering the telephone
Where you'll work
SOHO HOUSE
362-364 SOHO ROAD
BIRMINGHAM
B21 9QL
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
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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What you'll learn
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.
Training schedule
* The successful candidate will achieve a full Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard
* The training will be provided by Birmingham Metropolitan College via day release
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade Grade 6/B or above)
* Maths (grade Grade 6/B or above)
Other in:
Accounting (grade Level 2)
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
About this employer
BAY Accountants Ltd was established in 2004 and today, we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first class service to our business and personal clients alike. We have many clients across the UK and service businesses, small and large, across many sectors including Healthcare (pharmacists, dentists, doctors, opticians), freelance contractors, construction, property investors, wholesalers, manufacturing, engineering, retailers, online traders, professional consultancy practices, transportation, logistics, education, barristers hospitality, leisure, charities and non for profit organisations. As well as accountancy and tax skills, our two partners also have individual specialisms which enable us to provide clients with a first class tailored service. With our wealth of experience we pride ourselves on delivering an unparalleled service to all clients, whatever their size or sector. In addition to traditional accounting and tax services we also provide advice on how to improve and develop your business. Whether you need an integrated business strategy, access to corporate finance or specialist tax advice we are here to help you achieve your goals.
https://www.bay-accounting.co.uk/about-us (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 Team
Recruitment@bmet.ac.uk
0121 362 1122
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333279.
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Closes in 10 days (Wednesday 6 August 2025 at 11:59pm)
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