Summary
Charles Lovell & Co (a well‑established independent Chartered Certified Accountants) are looking for an Assistant Accountant Apprentice for their Redditch office. The successful candidate will be given opportunity to progress their accountancy career via the apprenticeship route.
Wage
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
09:00 - 17:00 Monday to Friday
38 hours a week
Start date
Monday 2 February 2026
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. Youll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.
What youll do at work
* Assist with monthly and year end reporting of financial information (bank reconciliations, reporting on sales/purchases etc).
* Maintain financial and accounting records including timely collation of data from a range of sources
* Safeguard against suspicious activities (checks on new clients and suppliers)
* Assist with the compilation of accounting and financial records (tax returns and audit documentation)
* Deliver financial and accounting information and data to key stakeholders to ensure that key messages are communicated (month end reports, management accounts reports and missing or incorrect accounting entries)
* Assist in the maintenance and use of digital systems by using software applications and packages (digital finance systems, Excel and HMRC portal)
* Undertake continuous professional development including use digital systems, health and safety, cyber security, safeguarding, digital finance and GDPR
* Collaborate with people both internally and externally at appropriate levels to ensure customer needs are met and professional and ethical standards are maintained (invoice queries, budget meeting support, processing expenses, customer records and audit support)
Where youll work
8 CHURCH GREEN EAST
REDDITCH
B98 8BP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. Youll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels
Understanding apprenticeship levels.
What youll learn
Course contents
* Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
* Record and analyse financial data using the organisations 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 elevate 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
Level 3 Assistant Accountant (AAT) is delivered 50/50 face to face day release in Worcester and Microsoft Teams. The successful candidate will also get support from a Learning Skills Development Officer (LSDO) who will carry out progress reviews and support End Point Assessment (EPA) preparation.
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)
Other in:
Bookkeeping (grade Pass)
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
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
Other requirements
Accountancy is an office‑based role and would appeal to someone who enjoys being at a computer and analysing numbers/statistics.
About this employer
Charles Lovell & Co are an independent Chartered Certified Accountants with offices in Redditch & Worcester. We pride ourselves on our friendly, down to earth yet professional approach. We work with a wide range of businesses and individuals, from business start‑ups to international groups covering Worcestershire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands.
After this apprenticeship
On completion of Level 3 AAT the successful candidate will be given opportunity to progress to Level 4 AAT and potentially further accountancy qualifications.
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Closes on Friday 30 January 2026
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Reference code: VAC1000349605
https://www.charleslovell.co.uk
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