Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship - Nadat and Co

NADAT AND CO LIMITED

Walsall (WS1 4NU)

Closes on Monday 30 November 2026

Posted on 27 October 2026

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Summary

We are seeking an experienced, organised and motivated Finance Assistant to join our growing finance team.This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing a variety of financial and administrative responsibilities.

Wage

£15,600 to £24,784.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Wage is at the employers discretion and dependant on previous experience or prior qualifications. 

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Mon to Fri 08:30 To 16:30 37.5 hours per week total.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 December 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

Payroll Administration
• Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payroll.
• Review timesheets, hours worked, overtime and payroll adjustments.
• Investigate and resolve payroll queries.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with managers and HR regarding payroll-related matters.
Credit Control & Invoicing
• Monitor outstanding invoices and actively manage aged debt.
• Contact customers, local authorities and other organisations regarding
outstanding payments.
• Prepare and issue invoices, credit notes and statements.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate credit control records and support timely debt collection.
Accounts Payable & Payments
• Process supplier invoices and ensure accurate allocation to the relevant
businesses and cost centres.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and scheduled payments for authorisation.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor outstanding bills and payment deadlines.
• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records.
Bank Reconciliations & Financial Records
• Complete regular bank reconciliations across multiple company accounts.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences.
• Accurately record financial transactions within the accounting system.
• Assist with month-end procedures and financial reporting.
• Support the Finance Manager with management accounts preparation.
Local Authority Contracts & Administration
• Maintain and organise local authority contracts, placement agreements and
financial documentation.
• Ensure agreed fees and contractual arrangements are accurately recorded.
• Liaise with local authorities regarding purchase orders, invoices, payment
queries and contract amendments.
• Monitor contractual changes and ensure finance records are updated
accordingly.
• Support the finance team with contract-related correspondence and
administration.
General Finance Administration
• Manage finance-related emails and respond to internal and external enquiries
professionally.
• Maintain accurate financial records and electronic filing systems.
• Assist with financial reports, spreadsheets and data analysis.
• Liaise with operational managers, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Support the Finance Manager with additional finance duties as required.

Where you'll work

Unit 1
Fairground Way
Walsall
WS1 4NU

Training

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

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

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

AAT Level 3 apprenticeship standard.

Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

Tutor support via online platform.

 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade A-C (4-9) or equivalent)

Desirable qualifications

Assistant Accounting in:

AAT (grade Level 2)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative

About this employer

We provide care and support for individuals with various diagnoses including autism, learning difficulties, attachment disorders, self-harm, challenging behaviours and more. Our residential care homes are specifically designed to cater to the needs of individuals, offering a range of healthcare services and person-centred support.

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After this apprenticeship

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

Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship. 

Higher level AAT apprenticeship available. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Louise

louise.mcmeechan@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060956.

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Closes on Monday 30 November 2026