Summary Vacancy for the newly created role of Accounts Assistant in our busy Accounts team that provides support for Site Clear Solutions and 3 other sister companies. No previous experience is necessary. We are looking for someone with the right character and potential to develop their early career with further room to grow. Wage £13,741 to £22,222.20, depending on your age National Minimum Wage Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm except Fridays finish at 4.30pm 35 hours a week Start date Thursday 10 September 2026 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 Match supplier invoices with paperwork and gain payment approval Code and post supplier invoices to Sage 50 Accounts package Support change from a manual paper-based filing system to digitally logging and recording approved invoices directly to Sage 50 Resolution of supplier queries Ensure the correct issue and completion of purchase orders across departments Understand the different ways each of the 4 companies work and how to complete your tasks accordingly for each one Where you'll work 12-13 CONDUIT ROAD NORTON CANES CANNOCK WS11 9TJ Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) 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 Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Assistant Accountant Level 3 The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course You will attend Lichfield College, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: Maths & English (grade 4-9 (A C)) 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 Problem solving skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative About this employer We specialise in providing waste removal and recycling services across the UK http://www.siteclearsolutions.co.uk (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship After their apprenticeship, it is expected the person will have a permanent role in our Accounts dept with the potential to continue growing their career Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012756.