Summary This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to join an established, local firm and embark on the first stages in their accountancy career. 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) Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Hours Flexible working pattern, Hybrid working available. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Monday 8 September 2025 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 As a trainee, you will be undertaking, assisting, and learning how to: Process clients' records, such as purchase invoices, sales invoices, bank and credit card transactions, into various accounting software. Reconcile bank accounts in the bookkeeping software following the procedures required. Help to prepare period-end financial statements for companies, partnerships, sole traders, and LLPs. Learning and understanding CIS and VAT techniques and reporting to HMRC. Develop knowledge of various accounting packages and keep up to date with various packages. Direct client interaction to ensure bookkeeping and accounts responsibilities are finalised in a timely manner. Liaise with H M Revenue & Customs. Where you'll work COPPICE HOUSE HALESFIELD 7 TELFORD TF7 4NA Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider SBC TRAINING LIMITED 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. Training schedule An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. More training information You will have the opportunity to study AAT Association of Accounting Technicians starting with Level 2 at a local training facility. We will cover all the costs towards your training programme, giving you a debt-free route to a professional qualification. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4) Maths (grade 4) 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 Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative About this employer We are a professional team of accountants who provide expert services to businesses and individuals across the country. Company benefits Core Hours working pattern / Flexible working, Regular Salary reviews, Fully funded training/qualifications, 30 days annual leave 8 Bank Holidays, Payment of professional subscriptions, Company Pension plan, Free parking. After this apprenticeship Your career with us continues after you have successfully achieved your Level 2 by progressing to Level 3 and 4 and gaining the full AAT qualification. There would also be the opportunity to progress onto the ACCA or ACA qualification. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: SBC TRAINING LIMITED Colin Preece colin.preece@sbc-training.co.uk 07940086209 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336602.