Finance Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Wage: £23,809.50 a year
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm.
Start date: Tuesday 8 September 2026
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Summary

Our Programme blends practical exposure to enhance your discipline-specific abilities whilst enhancing your individual personal development during your early career.

Wage £23,809.50 a year Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Tuesday 8 September 2026 Duration 1 year 6 months Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

Predominately based in our Coventry Head Office, the central support team is made up of many support functions key to the success of the wider business. We partner with the sector and regional Business Units to provide exceptional customer service to our internal and external customers.

We have a great opportunity for you to join this customer-focused team where you can grow your skills and progress in your career. We are looking for someone who shares our passion on delivering exceptional customer service whilst also being able to work within a fun and hardworking team environment.

Where you'll work

Redgrave Close, ParkwayCross Point Business ParkCoventryCV2 2UU

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 9-4 (A* - C))Maths (grade 9-4 (A* - C))

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

Skills

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativePatience

About this employer

We deliver some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors of energy, water, nuclear, highways, rail and aviation for public and private customers. Working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through innovative and responsible infrastructure.  Our people are our business. Through their expertise, we harness innovative ideas and approaches that enable us to safely and responsibly design and deliver resilient infrastructure upon which we all rely. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £4 billion.

https://morgansindallinfrastructure.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support     Annual bonus scheme      Single private medical

After this apprenticeship

Becoming a qualified Assistant Accountant.