Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Support the finance team with a range of day-to-day accounting tasks Process invoices, payments and expense claims while building accuracy and attention to detail Reconcile bank statements and help check financial records Assist with sales and purchase ledger work to keep records up to date Help prepare financial reports and spreadsheets Maintain accurate records and organise finance files Respond to routine finance queries from colleagues Use accounting software and Microsoft Excel to record and analyse information Follow company procedures and maintain confidentiality Apply your apprenticeship learning in the workplace and develop your accounting knowledge

Training:
Your training during the apprenticeship will combine on-the-job learning with off-the-job training 20% of your contracted working hours will be dedicated to the off-the-job training You will complete your Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship via a blended learning delivery plan, combining online study with face-to-face sessions at Sutton Coldfield College Online learning will be delivered by Mindful Education You will attend Sutton Coldfield College for in-person training sessions You will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to complete your apprenticeship and succeed in the role You will apply your learning in the workplace with support from your employer and training provider

Training Outcome:

After completing the Assistant Accountant Level 3 apprenticeship, you could progress into roles such as:

Accountant Management Accountant Finance Officer Accounts Technician Payroll or audit roles

You may also choose to continue your studies with a higher-level accounting qualification.

Employer Description:

BullionByPost is a Birmingham-based online precious metals retailer and part of Jewellery Quarter Bullion Limited. Founded in 2008, the company has grown from a small start-up in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter into one of the UK’s leading online bullion dealers. BullionByPost specialises in the sale of gold, silver, platinum and palladium bars and coins, providing customers with a straightforward, secure and customer-focused way to buy and sell precious metals. The business combines retail, technology, finance, operations, marketing and customer service, creating a diverse and fast-paced working environment. With a strong focus on customer service, innovation and continued growth, BullionByPost offers apprentices the opportunity to develop valuable skills and gain practical experience within an established and growing Birmingham-based business.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,motivated