Apprentice Finance Assistant

Wage: £12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm
Start date: Friday 1 May 2026
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Summary

The Apprentice Finance Assistant will support the Finance Department in day-to-day financial operations while working towards a recognised Finance or Accountancy qualification. The role offers hands-on experience in accounting, payroll, and financial administration, helping to build a solid foundation for a career in finance.

Wage £12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm 30 hours a week Start date Friday 1 May 2026 Duration 1 year 6 months Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

The Apprentice Finance Assistant will support the Finance Department in day-to-day financial operations while working towards a recognised Finance or Accountancy qualification. The role offers hands-on experience in accounting, payroll, and financial administration, helping to build a solid foundation for a career in finance.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with maintaining accurate financial records and data entry Support the processing of invoices, receipts, and payments Help reconcile bank statements and other financial records Assist in preparing payroll data and ensuring accurate staff payments Support the finance team with month-end and year-end procedures Maintain filing systems for financial documents and records Communicate effectively with internal departments regarding finance-related queries Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection regulations Undertake any other administrative duties required by the Finance Department

Where you'll work

3D Cobalt Square83-85 Hagley RoadBirminghamB16 8QG

Training

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

What you'll learn

Course contents 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

Assistant Accountant Level 3.

Your programme will be delivered online, with the following structure: Fortnightly workshops delivered on Microsoft Teams During these sessions, new topics will be taught by your tutor Between sessions, you'll complete self-study tasks using the BPP and Kaplan platforms, spread throughout the week.

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Administrative skillsAnalytical skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsInitiativeIT skillsLogicalNumber skillsOrganisation skillsPatienceProblem solving skillsTeam working

About this employer

Mid-View Healthcare is a Healthcare provider with head office based in Birmingham. We provide support to Nursing home, residential homes and currently provide supported living and Dom care services to citizens in the UK. Our vision is to be the preferred provider of high quality care in the UK and also meet the staffing demand of our clients.

https://www.mid-viewhealthcare.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities for progression within Mid-View Healthcare upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.