Summary Step into a role where learning is at the heart of everything you do. You'll be welcomed into a supportive team who are passionate about helping you grow. With no timesheets to stress over and a culture that embraces career progression and social connection, this is the ideal place to start your career in accountancy. Wage £15,600 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Hours Monday to Thursday - 9.00am - 5.30pm, Friday - 9.00am - 5.00pm 37 hours a week Start date Monday 1 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 Welcoming visitors Answering the telephone Scanning and filing documents Bookkeeping VAT returns preparation Payroll support Where you'll work Norwich Road Hethersett Norwich NR9 3DL Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C 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 Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4 or above) Maths (grade 4 or above) 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 Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Patience Other requirements DBS check About this employer Ready to Launch Your Career? This is more than just an apprenticeship. It’s your chance to be part of a Chartered Accountancy practice that values you and your future. Initially, you will start on level 2 AAT, but for the right candidate, we will support them all the way through to the end of level 4 to gain the AAT professional qualification and perhaps even beyond if that's something you wish to pursue. http://www.swintonaccountants.co.uk (opens in new tab) Company benefits Free drinks and snacks to keep you going through the day. Lunch is bought for you on Fridays. Regular social events. After this apprenticeship To complete the AAT program (Level 4). Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333766.