Finance and Accounts Apprentice

Summary

A unique opportunity to work in a small Chartered accountancy practice based in Bayston Hill. You will learn directly from the Director, assisting with all business matters, which could help fast-track your career in finance.

Wage

£15,000 a year

Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Flexible working options are available, with core hours from 9:15 AM to 2:45 PM.

35 hours a week

Start date

Friday 27 June 2025

Duration

1 year

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

As you are working in a small business, you will be exposed to a wider range of tasks than you may experience with other accountancy firms. The duties will include:-

Preparation of company accounts and tax returns
Preparation of sole trader/partnership accounts and associated self-assessment tax returns
Bookkeeping and VAT returns
Company secretarial
Payroll
Client onboarding and AML tasks
Any other ad hoc reports

Upon completion of your initial induction, you will liaise with clients directly (by email, telephone, and face-to-face) and be given a small portfolio of regular tasks for you to manage independently.

Where you'll work

GREENHAVEN
PULLEY LANE
BAYSTON HILL
SHREWSBURY
SY3 0JH

Training

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

College or training organisation

SBC TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

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 5)
Maths (grade 5)

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
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills

About this company

White Cloud Management Ltd is a Chartered accountancy firm in Shrewsbury offering a professional and friendly service. We offer all the services of a traditional accountancy firm and we continually embrace modern technologies to deliver a more efficient service in a digital world. We are a small and flexible family business looking to support similar businesses and business owners. To help support you all the way, we maintain regular communication to ensure that we provide quality, real-time support. All packages provided are specifically tailored to you and your business based on your own individual circumstances.

http://www.whitecloudmanagement.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Bonuses are based on exam success and development. Additional holidays for study/exams. Hybrid working / work-from-home, once you have completed your initial induction. Flexible hours. Company pension. Referral programme.

After this apprenticeship

The placement includes one day a week at college working towards an industry-recognised qualification, AAT Level 2 Accountancy.

There will be the opportunity to develop within the firm, which ultimately could include qualifying as a Chartered Accountant and becoming a Director/Shareholder of the business.

We act for businesses across a broad range of industries, which you will be involved with from start (ie, primary records, such as bank statements and invoices) to finish (i.e., completion of the year-end accounts, including pre/post year-end planning meetings).

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SBC TRAINING LIMITED

Colin Preece

colin.preece@sbc-training.co.uk

07940086209

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323498.

Apply now

Closes in 7 days (Friday 13 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You can create one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.

Cookies on Find an apprenticeship

Contents