Accounts / Finance Assistant Apprenticeship (Level 2 AAT)

Summary

Attwoods Chartered Certified Accountants in Pershore, Worcestershire are looking for a confident and dynamic apprentice to offer the opportunity to train as a Finance / Accounts Assistant, with a chance to progress their career in Accounting.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Attwoods may choose to pay above the minimum apprenticeship wage depending on knowledge and experience on application and completion of a successful trial.

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00, with one hour for lunch.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

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

17 BRIDGE STREET
PERSHORE
WR10 1AJ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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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.

Your training plan

Mandatory weekly day release to HoW College, Worcester 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)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship 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 Pershore so please make sure you can get there independently for work each day and to college in Worcester for day release before applying.

About this company

At Attwoods, we are more than accountants; we are partners in your financial success. With a commitment to excellence, trust, and personalised service, we navigate complexities to deliver tailored solutions for your unique needs. Discover a dedicated team passionate about empowering businesses and individuals through expert financial guidance. Your success is our priority, and at Attwoods, we go beyond numbers to build lasting relationships and foster financial prosperity.

https://www.attwoods.co.uk/our-locations/pershore (opens in new tab)

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.

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