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

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