Summary
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in accounting and finance while gaining a nationally recognized qualification (AAT Level 2).
Wage
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Full-time (typically 37.5 hours per week) Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4:30pm.
38 hours a week
Start date
Sunday 1 February 2026
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
* Assist with day-to-day financial operations, including:
* Processing invoices
* Reconciling bank statements
* Maintaining accurate financial records
* Support the preparation of monthly reports and spreadsheets
* Handle queries from suppliers and internal teams
* Learn and apply accounting principles under supervision
* Use accounting software and Microsoft Office tools effectively
* Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations
* Provide support to other areas of the business such as
* Sales and Marketing
* Assisting with data entry
Where you'll work
CARDINAL POINT
PARK ROAD
RICKMANSWORTH
WD3 1RE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
REED LEARNING LIMITED
Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
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 5)
* Maths (grade 5)
* Science (grade 5)
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
* Number skills
* Team working