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Summary Do you want to work in finance and accounting? KEW Accountants has an Accounts Assistant opportunity in Telford. This great employer is keen on finding their next apprentice.Wage £14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your ageNational Minimum Wage rate for apprenticesCheck minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)Hours Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours per day between 8.30am - 5.30pm. Total hours per week: 37.50 37 hours 30 minutes a weekStart date Monday 11 August 2025Duration 1 year 3 monthsPositions available 1Work Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.What you'll do at workThe level of responsibility in this role depends upon the experience of the successful applicant. The successful applicant will be fully trained to complete the following duties:Completion of annual returns Completion of dormant company accounts Booking in client's records to ensure that no information is missing Listing and analysis of client's bank accounts, invoices, receipts and other records ready to produce accounts Bookkeeping on behalf of clients, sometimes on their premises Completion of bank reconciliations Completion of Sales and purchase ledger controls Completion of vat and PAYE control accounts Posting from working papers to produce a trial balance Ensuring that all notes on the client accounts are complete Ensuring that money laundering regulations are observed A commitment to ongoing training, particularly in tax Assisting manager and senior accounts staff on completion of accounts Assisting clients with their queries Deputising for the administrator during times of holiday and sickness Where you'll workSUITE 4 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTRE STAFFORD PARK 4 TELFORD TF3 3BA Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.College or training organisationSBC TRAINING LIMITEDYour training courseAccounts or finance assistant (level 2)Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)What you'll learn Course contentsRecord 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. Your training planAccounts / Finance Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard Following enrolment, learners engage in a blended programme of training and support that will include attendance at group training sessions, self-directed learning, email and face-to-face support from their trainer/assessor where you will be working towards the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting as well as a programme of training devised by the employer Functional Skills in mathematics and English These provide practical skills to help gain the most out of work, education and everyday life and are assessed by the completion of written and online tests Requirements Essential qualificationsGCSE in:English (grade 4) Maths (grade 4) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.SkillsIT skills Problem solving skills Number skills Analytical skills Other requirementsThis vacancy is being managed by SBC Training on behalf of this company. By submitting your application, you are consenting to allow SBC Training and KEW Accountants to contact you in connection with your application. Your details will not be shared with third parties. About this company Based in Telford, Shropshire but with clients all over the UK, KEW was formed in 2014 by Karen Whitehead FCCA, CTA after a career with a large Shropshire practice. Karen's team comprise qualified Accountants and Accounting Technicians, who are able to cater for the accounting needs of individuals, right through to small and medium sized businesses.(opens in new tab) After this apprenticeshipIt is hoped that the successful applicant will continue to work on a full-time basis with KEW Accountants following completion of the apprenticeship (this will be dependent upon performance throughout the duration of the apprenticeship programme)If it transpires that continued employment with KEW Accountants is not the preferred option, the training, experience and qualifications gained throughout the apprenticeship will stand the apprentice in very good stead to gain future employment.Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is:SBC TRAINING LIMITEDColin 01743454810The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329650. 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