Accounts Apprentice
PARKES & CO ACCOUNTANTS LTD
KINGSWINFORD (DY6 0AH)
Closes in 9 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 August 2026
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Summary
The apprentice will receive exposure to a variety of tasks across the practice whilst working across both the VAT team and the Accounts team, assisting in the preparation and delivery of a mix of services offered by the practice to clients from an array of different industries.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Thursday: 8.30am - 5.00pm.
Friday: 8:30am - 2pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 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
The Accounts Apprentice will support the finance team with day-to-day tasks while developing their knowledge through on-the-job training and formal study.
Typical duties will include:
- Helping to maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
Assisting with bank reconciliations and checking transactions against statements. - Preparing and updating spreadsheets in Excel.
- Assisting with the processing of purchase invoices and sales invoices.
- Assisting with entering data into accounting software.
- Supporting the team with year-end preparations for limited company, partnerships, and sole traders.
- Handling general finance administration, such as scanning, photocopying, and responding to email queries.
To be considered for this position, Applicants must have a Level 2 AAT qualification.
Where you'll work
THE COACH HOUSE
GREENSFORGE
KINGSWINFORD
DY6 0AH
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)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Training schedule
Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard:
- The successful applicant will be allocated with an assessor who will visit them in the workplace once every 6-8 weeks.
- In addition, they will attend weekly classes in college to work towards their AAT Level 3 qualification.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C/4)
- Maths (grade C/4)
AAT Level 2 Qualification in:
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
- Organisation skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
About this employer
Parkes & Co is an independent accountancy and business advisory practice, based in Kingswinford (West Midlands). Our aim is to provide a highly personalised service, with specialist advice, that makes a real difference to you and your business.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Potential permanent role for the right 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 VAC2000048668.
Apply now
Closes in 9 days (Friday 28 August 2026 at 11:59pm)