Level 2 Accounts Apprentice at West Midlands Employers (WME)

The apprenticeship will be based with West Midlands Employers (WME) and you’ll be part of a busy, friendly and supportive team, helping to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations. This role is ideal for someone who is organised, has an eye for detail and accuracy, is eager to learn, and ready to develop practical skills in a professional environment.

You’ll support the team with a variety of finance tasks, including:

Helping to process sales and purchase invoices and purchase orders Supporting the maintenance of financial records using systems like SAGE 50 for Finance and SAGE Customer Relationship Management (CRM) for processing sales data Assisting with bank reconciliations and preparing documents for payments Learning how to operate credit control processes to secure prompt payments Helping to prepare financial data for management information reports and statutory returns Supporting the team during quarter-end, year-end, and audit activities Observing and learning about financial rules, processes and policies Participate in team meetings

What You’ll Bring:

A keen interest in finance and administration Willingness to learn and take direction from other team members An attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in your work Good user basic IT skills (we use Microsoft Excel and Word every day for processing our data and information) A positive attitude and ability to work well in a team

Training:

This apprenticeship offers structured training and support to help you build your skills and confidence. You’ll gain valuable experience in financial administration and have the opportunity to work towards a Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant apprenticeship standard. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying for your qualification and WME will help you apply your learning in the workplace.

Training Outcome:

The post is offered on a fixed-term contract to cover the duration of the apprenticeship training.

You will receive support and guidance to identify and apply for any further apprenticeships or internal jobs that you are suitably experienced and qualified for.

Employer Description:
Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 8am and 5.30pm, exact work times will be agreed on appointment and to ensure service cover during core business hours. WME is based in the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham with excellent public transport links nearby.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Knowledge of Excel