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We are currently recruiting for a Level 2 Accounts Apprentice to join our client, a well-established company within the construction industry, based in Shrewsbury.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in finance and gain valuable, hands-on experience while working towards a recognised Level 2 Accounts qualification.
You will receive full training and support throughout your apprenticeship, working alongside an experienced accounts team and developing a broad range of skills within a busy business environment.
About the Role:
We are currently recruiting for a Level 2 Accounts Apprentice to join our client, a well-established company within the construction industry, based in Shrewsbury.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start their career in finance and gain valuable, hands-on experience while working towards a recognised Level 2 Accounts qualification.
You will receive full training and support throughout your apprenticeship, working alongside an experienced accounts team and developing a broad range of skills within a busy business environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing invoices and purchase orders
- Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Processing payments and receipts
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Assisting with bank reconciliations
- Supporting the wider accounts team with day-to-day administration
- Filing and organising financial documentation
- Responding to general accounts queries
- Using accounting software and Microsoft Office
- Learning and developing an understanding of basic accounting procedures
- Carrying out other general finance and administration duties as required
About You:
We are looking for someone who is:
- Keen to start a career in accounting and finance
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Organised and able to manage their time effectively
- Comfortable working with numbers
- IT literate, with a willingness to learn new systems
- A good communicator
- Friendly and professional
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Enthusiastic and committed to completing their apprenticeship
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No previous accounts experience is required, as full training will be provided.
What We Offer:
- A fully supported Level 2 Accounts Apprenticeship
- On-the-job training and valuable industry experience
- The opportunity to gain a recognised qualification
- Support and mentoring from an experienced team
- Excellent foundations for a long-term career in accounting and finance
- Monday to Friday working hours
- A friendly and professional working environment
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30.
Salary:
Apprentice National Minimum Wage, in line with current government requirements.
How to Apply:
If you're looking to take your first step into a career in accounting and would like to gain valuable experience within an established construction business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to be considered for this fantastic apprenticeship opportunity in Shrewsbury.
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Where you'll work:
Unit 9 10
Nine Bridges Industrial Estate
Shrewsbury
SY1 3FL
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider:
MELIORATE INSTITUTE EDUCATION AND TRAINING LTD
Training course:
Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
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What you'll learn
- Record transactional data.
- Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues, such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
- Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
- Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
- Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience, and different media methods, with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
- Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
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Training schedule:
Accounts or Finance Assistant Level 2.
The training will be delivered by Meliorate Institute Education and Training.
Training will take place at the work place via an online tutor every four to six weeks.
Desirable qualifications:
- GCSE in:
- Maths and English (grade C / 4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements:
Need to be able to get to the office location via own vehicle or local public transport.
We work with automotive, driving, engineering and industrial businesses across the West Midlands so always have a wide range of options to suit both job seekers and those looking to hire new staff on a temporary, permanent or contract basis.
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Company benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential full-time position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MELIORATE INSTITUTE EDUCATION AND TRAINING LTD
Bernadette Stone
bernadette-stone@mi-et.co.uk
07976512623
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053898.
Closes in 29 days (Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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