Summary Heart of Worcestershire College is seeking a confident, motivated, and dynamic individual to join our team as an Apprentice Finance / Accounts Assistant. The successful candidate will develop essential skills in financial administration, data processing, and account management, all while receiving expert guidance and support. Wage £14,526.20 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) Minimum apprenticeship wage for the first year and then minimum wage for age thereafter. Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Hours Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (08:30 - 16:30 on a Friday) with an hour lunch 37 hours a week Start date Monday 20 April 2026 Duration 1 year 6 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 Examine and reconcile data to identify and correct errors Communicate with a range of stakeholders using the correct methods and technical terms where appropriate Use relevant Office and accounting software packages to input and manage date accurately Organise / manage their workload Work closely as a team to offer support and help to peers when needed Work towards the full range of knowledge, skills and behaviours within the Level 2 Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard Where you'll work Peakman Street Redditch B98 8DW Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE 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 Mandatory weekly day release to HoW College, Bromsgrove campus along with work based training and support from a Learning Skills Devleopment Officer (LSDO). 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 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 Presentation skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Non judgemental Patience Other requirements The office is in Redditch so please make sure you can get there independently for work each day and to college in Bromsgrove for day release before applying. About this employer We’re one of the largest employers in Worcestershire, and a large provider of further education to the surrounding area. We’re a dynamic organisation – growing and changing to meet demands. As an integral part of the community, we want to reflect its diversity within our workforce. The College is committed to lifelong learning, and we take staff development seriously. We strive to make sure that our staff have the skills to perform at the highest levels. https://www.howcollege.ac.uk/ (opens in new tab) Company benefits To view the guide to benefits of working at HoW College please visit the vacancies page on our website, where you will find a link to our benefits. After this apprenticeship On successful completion of Level 2 AAT the right apprentice may be offered the chance to progress to Level 3 and then Level 4 AAT. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000004083.