Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship - Windsor
Peacock Insurance Services
1410 (CV5 6UB)
Closes in 26 days (Monday 20 July 2026)
Posted on 16 June 2026
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Summary
Peacock Insurance Services are looking for a new Accounts Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 qualification.
- Wage
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£15,808 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 - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays, 9:00am - 2:00pm.
38 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 27 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- 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 Assistant at Peacock Insurance Services, you’ll become a key part of our friendly and supportive office team, working closely with colleagues across accounts, administration, and customer service. No two days are the same – from processing invoices and maintaining financial records to supporting reconciliations and helping with day-to-day office operations.
This role offers hands-on experience in finance and business administration within a professional insurance environment. You’ll gain valuable skills in accounting processes, financial record keeping, expense management, and office systems, while developing your communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities. With full training provided and ongoing support from experienced colleagues, this is an excellent opportunity to build a strong foundation for a long-term career in finance and administration.
Day-Day Responsibilities:
- Processing invoices and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Assisting with bank reconciliations and expense tracking.
- Supporting the preparation and organisation of financial documentation.
- Handling internal and external queries in a professional manner.
- Providing general administrative support to the accounts and office teams.
- Updating and maintaining company systems and databases.
- Ensuring records are accurate, up to date, and compliant with company procedures.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across different departments to support daily business operations.
- Learning and applying accounting principles and office processes as part of their apprenticeship training.
- Supporting ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as required.
Where you'll work
1410
CV5 6UB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
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.
Training schedule
Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. As one of the UK's largest and longest-established apprenticeship and training providers, we're proud to help organisations and individuals unlock their potential, and make skills really work for them.
Upon completion of this 12 month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2 qualification.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Attention to Detail
- IT Skills
- Number Skills
- Organisational Skills,
Other requirements
The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.
About this employer
Peacock Insurance can provide you with cover to protect you and your business from unexpected accidents. Whether you’re looking for Motor Trade Insurance, Landlord Insurance or Caravan Insurance, we will endeavour to offer you the cover you want at the price you want to pay to financially protect you in case something does go wrong. Peacock Insurance can help you find a low premium by searching a panel of leading insurers, saving you time and money.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
George Marsh
george.marsh@pgon.co.uk
07756 875243
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037324.
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Monday 20 July 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.