Accounts/Finance Assistant apprenticeship
THE INCLUSIVITY GROUP LTD
18 Davy Road (PL6 8BX)
Closes in 17 days (Friday 5 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 November 2025
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Summary
Our Level 2 AAT Apprenticeship is a hands-on role that provides practical experience in accounting and finance, alongside study towards a nationally recognised qualification. You'll gain valuable skills in bookkeeping, financial administration, and working with accounting software. If you're organised, eager to learn this could be the role for you.
- Wage
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£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:30am and 5:30pm (to be discussed at interview).
30 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 10 January 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
As an Accounts/Finance Assistant apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the finance team with day-to-day financial operations. Your tasks may include:
- Processing and recording financial transactions, such as invoices, purchase orders, and receipts
- Assisting with bank reconciliations and ensuring records are accurate and up to date
- Supporting the preparation of monthly financial reports and spreadsheets
- Managing and maintaining organised financial filing systems, both digital and paper-based
- Communicating with suppliers and customers to resolve invoice or payment queries
- Assisting with VAT returns and other regulatory compliance tasks under supervision
- Inputting data into accounting software and updating internal financial systems
- Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks as required
This role offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience while developing essential skills in a busy finance environment.
Where you'll work
Unit D4
Phase 4
Plymouth Science Park
18 Davy Road
PL6 8BX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
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.
Training schedule
The apprentice will receive a combination of on-the-job training and structured learning to support their development. Training will be delivered both in the workplace and through a recognised training provider.
- Off-the-job training will take place either remotely or at On Course South West.
- The remaining time will be spent working within the finance team, applying skills in a real business environment
- The apprentice will follow a structured training plan covering key topics such as bookkeeping, financial documentation, and use of accounting software
- Regular reviews will take place between the employer, apprentice, and OCSW to ensure progress and support is aligned
This blended approach ensures the apprentice gains both practical experience and theoretical knowledge to successfully complete the Level 2 AAT qualification.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9 (A*-C))
- Math (grade 4-9 (A*-C))
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
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About this employer
The Inclusivity Group is committed to providing inclusive, person-centred services that empower deaf, disabled, and elderly individuals to live fulfilling, independent lives. We place quality, innovation, and care at the heart of everything we do, creating a supportive environment for both our clients and our team. Our group is made up of three distinct but complementary organisations: Complete Communication, Complete Independence, and Complete Training. Together, these businesses enable us to deliver a seamless, wrap-around service that supports people across communication, independent living, and lifelong learning. Our journey began in 2019 with the founding of Complete Communication by two directors determined to raise standards of support. Despite launching during a global pandemic, the company quickly grew and expanded nationwide. In 2023, we proudly joined forces with Complete Independence and Complete Training to form The Inclusivity Group, strengthening our ability to offer holistic and accessible services. Our vision is to empower people to engage, interact, and feel valued within society. Our mission is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be an equal and active member of their community.
https://theinclusivitygroup.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the Accounts/Finance Assistant apprenticeship, the apprentice may progress to the Level 3 AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting, further developing their skills and knowledge.
With continued study and experience, there are opportunities to pursue roles such as:
- Assistant Accountant
- Finance Officer
- Payroll Administrator
- Bookkeeper
In the longer term, apprentices can work towards full AAT membership (MAAT) or continue onto chartered accountancy qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or ICAEW, opening doors to senior finance positions such as Management Accountant or Finance Manager.
This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a successful career in accountancy and finance.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000000785.
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Closes in 17 days (Friday 5 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
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