Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Summary

An Assistant Accountant provides support to a range of stakeholders/customers. If you are interested in Finance processes, an Assistant Accountant Level 3 apprenticeship is the perfect starting point to kickstart your new career. This is an exciting opportunity to earn whilst you learn & join a Market Leader in Supply Chain logistics.

Wage

£21,000 a year

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 3 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

We are looking for an Assistant Accounting Apprentice who will contribute and provide support in the running of a safe and efficient finance function. You will work within clear guidelines to achieve defined outcomes for the business and our customer(s)

The Key Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant will include:

• Processing purchase orders, including maintenance of purchase order/procurement log ensuring all DHL Supply Chain procedures are fully adhered to
• Assist in preparation of periodic and weekly cost reports for both the customer and internal operational management
• Assist in the production of payroll reports in a timely and accurate manner
• Monthly reporting, preparation and posting of Journals and Month End Reconciliations
• Production and issue of sales invoices in accurate timely manner
  Assisting with Debt Management

Where you'll work

Eddison Road, Hams Hall Distribution Park
Coleshill
Birmingham
B46 1TT

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

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.
• 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.

Training schedule

During the 18-month apprenticeship you will work to achieve Assistant Accountant Level 3 (AAT). You will complete the learning online through First Intuition and on-site learning at their dedicated DHL Supply Chain site.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade Grade C and above/4-9)
• Maths (grade Grade C and above/4-9)

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
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working