Accounts Assistant Apprentice

ALLPORTS GARAGES LIMITED

Lichfield (WS13 8NG)

Closes on Friday 11 September 2026

Posted on 4 August 2026

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Summary

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Accounts Apprentice  to join our busy Finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands on experience whilst developing the skills and knowledge for a successful career in accounting – all within a supportive environment.

Wage

£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am- 5pm with 30 minutes lunch.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 September 2026

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

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with processing purchase invoices
  • Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
  • Maintaining accurate financial records and databases
  • Assisting with bank reconciliations
  • Helping prepare financial reports and spreadsheets
  • Responding to supplier and customer queries
  • Filing and organising financial documentation
  • Supporting the finance team with administrative tasks as required
  • Ensuring compliance with company procedures and financial regulation

Training and development:

  • Attending online training sessions with our dedicated mentors
  • Completing coursework and a portfolio of evidence as part of the apprenticeship program
  • You will work towards a recognised qualification
  • Ensuring best practices when working within our Finance Department

What we are looking for:

  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Good numeracy and attention to detail
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (preferred)

Where you'll work

Fradley Distribution Park, Westhill Rd
Fradley
Lichfield
WS13 8NG

Training

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

Training provider

WALSALL COLLEGE

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

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • Off the Job Training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade C/4 or above)
  • Maths (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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

About this employer

Established in 1959, for over 65 years here at Allports we have developed successful operations in key business areas, including Authorised Distributors for Renault Trucks, Isuzu Trucks, Trailers, Rental and Contract Hire, body work and repair. We are a leading provider within our industry, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

https://www.allportsgroup.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).

  • A full-time permanent role within the company upon successful completion of apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WALSALL COLLEGE

Eleana Ewins

eewins@walsallcollege.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046340.

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Closes on Friday 11 September 2026