Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
PHILLIPS LTD
TELFORD (TF3 3BD)
Closes in 25 days (Sunday 10 May 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 15 April 2026
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Summary
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey in accounting? We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Accountant to join our team. This is a unique opportunity to learn from a talented team, gain hands-on experience, and work with leading accounting software like Xero and QuickBooks.
- Wage
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£19,500 a year
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.45pm, with a 30 minutes lunch break.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 25 May 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
- Preparation of accounts for limited companies and sole traders
- Preparation of VAT returns
- Bookkeeping using a range of accounting software, including Sage, Xero and Quickbooks
- Preparation of personal tax returns
Where you'll work
KINGSLAND HOUSE
STAFFORD PARK 1
TELFORD
TF3 3BD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WALSALL COLLEGE
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
- Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
- Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
- Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
- Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
- Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
- Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
- Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
- Record and analyse financial data using the organisation’s standard tools and processes.
- Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
- Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
- Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
- Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
- Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
- Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
- Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
- Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Training schedule
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4 or above)
- Maths (grade C/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
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
Other (AAT Level 2) Accounts or Finance Assistant (Grade Pass) desirable.
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
About this employer
At Phillips we pride ourselves on our personal service and recognise that we are a principal source of advice to small and medium sized businesses.
We offer accounting services and advice, payroll and taxation assistance, and offer a wealth of experience in Sage accounting products. We take time to understand our clients needs and aspirations for their business and take a proactive approach in informing clients of recent developments which may be of benefit to them.
Getting the relationship right with our clients is crucial to us and establishing strong and personal relationships over the years has, we believe, attributed to a large part of our success.
After this apprenticeship
This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to earn a salary and gain a level 3 qualification.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WALSALL COLLEGE
Jassi Kainth
jkainth@walsallcollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026516.
Apply now
Closes in 25 days (Sunday 10 May 2026 at 11:59pm)