Finance Apprentice: Start as Assistant Accountant

Company: Government jobs, apprenticeship
Apply for the Finance Apprentice: Start as Assistant Accountant
Location: Coventry
Job Description:

Summary

Our Programme blends practical exposure to enhance your discipline‑specific abilities whilst enhancing your individual personal development during your early career.

Wage

£23,809.50 a year

Hours

Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm – 37 hours 30 minutes per week

Start date & Duration

Tuesday 8 September 2026; 1 year 6 months

Work location

Redgrave Close, Parkway, Cross Point Business Park, Coventry CV2 2UU

What you’ll do at work

Predominantly based in our Coventry Head Office, the central support team partners with sector and regional Business Units to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.

Training provider

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

What you’ll learn

  • 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.

Essential qualifications

  • GCSE English (grade 9‑4, A*‑C)
  • GCSE Maths (grade 9‑4, A*‑C)

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Other requirements

A driving licence would be beneficial, although the offices are near a bus route.

Company benefits

  • Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Single private medical

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long‑term health condition. This includes non‑visible disabilities and conditions. You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Becoming a qualified Assistant Accountant.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026