Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Bullion By Post

Birmingham (B5 4UA)

Closes in 10 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 August 2026

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Summary

Kick-start your career as an Assistant Accountant Apprentice at Bullion By Post. You’ll gain hands-on experience in finance, build practical accounting skills and work towards a recognised qualification, all while supporting a busy, growing business. Apply to learn, develop and make an impact from day one.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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A salary of up to £20,000 per annum is available, with the final offer based on experience.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 15 September 2026

Duration

2 years 3 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

  • 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

Where you'll work

Centre City Tower Floor 16
7 Hill Street
Birmingham
B5 4UA

Training

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

Training provider

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

  • 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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4 or above)
  • maths (grade C/4 or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

  • any subject (grade C or above)
  • any subject (grade C or above)
  • maths (grade C or above)

AAT Level 2 Certificate in:

Accounting (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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • motivated

Other requirements

Please make sure you have researched how you will travel to the workplace and to the college, including how long each journey will take, as you may be asked about this during the apprentice selection process.

About this employer

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.

https://www.bullionbypost.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

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.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

BMet Recruitment

recruitment@bmet.ac.uk

0121 362 1122

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049645.

Apply now

Closes in 10 days (Friday 4 September 2026 at 11:59pm)