Accounts Apprentice

SITE MANAGEMENT SERVICES (CENTRAL) LTD

Halesowen (B62 8DG)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 3 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 June 2026

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Summary

The role will primarily support the Accounts Department, while also gaining exposure to wider operational and customer service
functions. This position offers excellent training and development opportunies to build a strong foundation.

Wage

£17,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 July 2026

Duration

1 year 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

  • Accounts & Finance Support
  • Loading and processing supplier invoices accurately onto Sage 50
  • Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders to ensure correct processing
  • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
  • Chasing missing invoices, credit notes, and supporting documentation
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date account records
  • Assisting with the setup of new accounts
  • Supporting credit control administration, including account queries and updates
  • Assisting with month-end prepara on tasks
  • Maintaining organised electronic filing systems

Where you'll work

Suite 6, Alcora Bldg,
Mucklow HIll
Halesowen
B62 8DG

Training

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

Training provider

HALESOWEN COLLEGE

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

The apprentice will be expected to attend college one day per week to work towards their AAT qualification. 

In addition, they will be allocated with an assessor who will visit them within the workplace once every 6-8 weeks.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4)
  • Maths (grade C/4)

AAT L2 in:

AAT (grade PASS)

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

About this employer

Site Management Services (Central) Ltd, based in the West Midlands, is your go-to partner for all construction site needs across the UK.

We specialise in providing essential site services, including skip hire, welfare unit hire, and equipment rental.

Company benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Onsite parking
  • 20 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Company closed between Christmas and New Year (additional days off)
  • Birthday off, additional days
  • Holiday Bonus Scheme

After this apprenticeship

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

There is the potential of a permanenet position at the end of this apprenticeship, for the successful candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HALESOWEN COLLEGE

Deborah Maley

dmaley@halesowen.ac.uk

01216027777

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037992.

Apply now

Closes in 15 days (Friday 3 July 2026 at 11:59pm)