Summary An excellent opportunity has arisen for an apprentice to work. Working within a busy office environment, training will cover all aspects of a busy accountancy practice, giving you the knowledge and experience required to progress in your career. Wage £14,722.50 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 Monday - Friday between 9:00- 17:00. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Saturday 1 November 2025 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 The apprentice will play an important team role in the day-to-day planning, organisation and smooth running of the department. Duties include: Maintenance of weekly and monthly client records on different software packages Ensure all paperwork is received promptly from clients Reconciliation of statements Drafting of VAT returns Payroll services Drafting workings papers for accounts preparations Ad hoc Administrative duties Where you'll work First Floor Willow house Holyhead Road Kingswood Business Park Wolverhampton WV7 3AU Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider P.T.P. 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 AAT Level 2 Foundation in Accounting Functional skills in Maths and English, if required Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4/C and above) Maths (grade 4/C and above) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Administrative skills Attention to detail Communication skills Initiative IT skills Number skills Organisation skills Presentation skills Problem solving skills Team working Other requirements Our Location: We are based between Codsall & Albrighton, just off the A41, so your own transport is a necessity as we are not on any public transport routes. Must be able to travel to the Walsall training centre on a Bi-Weekly basis. About this employer Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors. After this apprenticeship AAT qualification, and progression through further Chartered training if desired Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED Please contact PTP Training ptprecruits@ptp-training.co.uk 01922651100 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337357.