Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Introduction

Kick-start your career as an Assistant Accountant Apprentice at Bullion By Post. You’ll gain hands-on experience in finance, build practical accounting skills and work towards a recognised qualification, all while supporting a busy, growing business. Apply to learn, develop and make an impact from day one.

About the Employer

BullionByPost is a Birmingham-based online precious metals retailer and part of Jewellery Quarter Bullion Limited. Founded in 2008, the company has grown from a small start-up in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter into one of the UK’s leading online bullion dealers. BullionByPost specialises in the sale of gold, silver, platinum and palladium bars and coins, providing customers with a straightforward, secure and customer-focused way to buy and sell precious metals. The business combines retail, technology, finance, operations, marketing and customer service, creating a diverse and fast-paced working environment. With a strong focus on customer service, innovation and continued growth, BullionByPost offers apprentices the opportunity to develop valuable skills and gain practical experience within an established and growing Birmingham-based business.

What You'll Do

• Support the finance team with a range of day-to-day accounting tasks
• Process invoices, payments and expense claims while building accuracy and attention to detail
• Reconcile bank statements and help check financial records
• Assist with sales and purchase ledger work to keep records up to date
• Help prepare financial reports and spreadsheets
• Maintain accurate records and organise finance files
• Respond to routine finance queries from colleagues
• Use accounting software and Microsoft Excel to record and analyse information
• Follow company procedures and maintain confidentiality
• Apply your apprenticeship learning in the workplace and develop your accounting knowledge

Training Outcome

After completing the Assistant Accountant Level 3 apprenticeship, you could progress into roles such as:

• Accountant
• Management Accountant
• Finance Officer
• Accounts Technician
• Payroll or audit roles

You may also choose to continue your studies with a higher-level accounting qualification.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• motivated

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - C/4 or above
• Essential - GCSE - maths - C/4 or above
• Desired - A Level - any subject - C or above
• Desired - A Level - any subject - C or above
• Desired - A Level - maths - C or above
• Desired - AAT Level 2 Certificate - Accounting - C/4 or above

Course Information

Course: Assistant accountant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Legal, finance and accounting

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, with a one-hour unpaid lunch.

Expected Duration: 2 Years 3 Months

Training Provider: BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE