Summary Attwoods Chartered Certified Accountants in Pershore, Worcestershire are looking for a confident and dynamic apprentice to offer the opportunity to train as a Finance / Accounts Assistant, with a chance to progress their career in Accounting. Wage £14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Attwoods may choose to pay above the minimum apprenticeship wage depending on knowledge and experience on application and completion of a successful trial. Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Hours Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00, with one hour for lunch. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Monday 1 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 Examine and reconcile data to identify and correct errors Communicate with a range of stakeholders using the correct methods and technical terms where appropriate Use relevant Office and accounting software packages to input and manage date accurately Organise / manage their workload Work closely as a team to offer support and help to peers when needed Work towards the full range of knowledge, skills and behaviours within the Level 2 Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard Where you'll work 17 BRIDGE STREET PERSHORE WR10 1AJ Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisation HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE Your training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) 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 Mandatory weekly day release to HoW College, Worcester campus along with work based training and support from a Learning Skills Devleopment Officer (LSDO). More training information Heart of Worcestershire College is the largest further education college in Worcestershire County offering a wide range of vocational and technical courses in specialist subject areas alongside a vast array of apprenticeships and higher education courses. From courses for school leavers to affordable higher education and professional qualifications, we pride ourselves in delivering job related qualifications in high quality environments to enable our students to achieve a positive and bright future. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4) Maths (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 Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Presentation skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Non judgemental Patience Other requirements The office is in Pershore so please make sure you can get there independently for work each day and to college in Worcester for day release before applying. About this company At Attwoods, we are more than accountants; we are partners in your financial success. With a commitment to excellence, trust, and personalised service, we navigate complexities to deliver tailored solutions for your unique needs. Discover a dedicated team passionate about empowering businesses and individuals through expert financial guidance. Your success is our priority, and at Attwoods, we go beyond numbers to build lasting relationships and foster financial prosperity. https://www.attwoods.co.uk/our-locations/pershore (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship On successful completion of Level 2 AAT the right apprentice may be offered the chance to progress to Level 3 and then Level 4 AAT. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE Erica Swingell eswingell@howcollege.ac.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326043.