Accounts Assistant Apprentice
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Company: AJM & CO UK LIMITED
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Location: Wolverhampton, WV10 7DE
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £20,500.00 per year
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Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref: NAS-2000043716
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Application Deadline Date: 31/08/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (30Min lunch break).
Brief Description
AJM & Co UK Ltd are looking for a new Accounts Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Professional Accounting Apprenticeship Level 4 qualification.
Training to be Provided
- Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician Level 4 Standard
- Relevant workplace training
- Functional Skills if required
Future Prospects
Ideally to be retained post completion, dependent upon performance.
Vacancy Detail
This is a hands-on development role within the finance functions of multiple business entities. The successful candidate will receive structured training and support while gaining practical experience in a busy finance environment. As their knowledge, skills and confidence develop, they will progressively take ownership of defined accounting processes and responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in accounting within a growing multi-entity organisation.
Reporting to: Finance Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing and reviewing purchase and sales ledger transactions
- Preparing and investigate bank reconciliations
- Managing and reviewing accounts payable and receivable
- Supporting month-end procedures like preparing relevant schedules, reviewing ledger balances and assisting with accounting adjustments
- Preparing and posting journals including accruals, prepayments and corrections
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Monitoring outstanding customer balances and carrying out credit-control activities
- Liaising with internal teams and suppliers as required
Location will be moving to, 35-39 Wednesfield Road, Wolverhampton, in around 6 months, site is currently undertaking renovation works.
Other Information
- Some prior exposure to an accounts or office environment (e.g. internship, work experience, part time role)
- Experience using Sage or similar accounting software (advantageous)
- Interested in studying towards an AAT Level 4 qualification,
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential, including Pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
- A genuine interest in pursuing a career in accounting/finance
- Good understanding of basic numerical and financial concepts
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills and willingness to learn
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- GCSE English (Grade 4 and above) essential
- GCSE Math's (Grade 4 and above) essential
- Other (Level 2) AAT (Grade Pass) essential
- Other (Level 3) AAT (Grade Pass) essential