Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Summary

An Assistant Accountant provides support to a range of stakeholders/customers. If you are interested in Finance processes, an Assistant Accountant Level 3 apprenticeship is the perfect starting point to kickstart your new career. This is an exciting opportunity to earn whilst you learn & join a Market Leader in Supply Chain logistics.

Annual wage: £21,000 a year
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Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 4 September
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

We are looking for an Assistant Accounting Apprentice who will contribute and provide support in the running of a safe and efficient finance function. You will work within clear guidelines to achieve defined outcomes for the business and our customer(s).

The Key Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant will include:

Processing purchase orders, including maintenance of purchase order/procurement log ensuring all DHL Supply Chain procedures are fully adhered to.
Assist in preparation of periodic and weekly cost reports for both the customer and internal operational management.
Assist in the production of payroll reports in a timely and accurate manner.
Monthly reporting, preparation and posting of Journals and Month End Reconciliations.
Production and issue of sales invoices in accurate timely manner
Assisting with Debt Management.

Where you’ll work

DHL Supply Chain

Hams Hall Distribution centre

Edison Road

Birmingham

B46 1DA

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.

Your training plan

During the 18-month apprenticeship you will work to achieve Assistant Accountant Level 3 (AAT). You will complete the learning online through First Intuition and on-site learning at their dedicated DHL Supply Chain site.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade C and above/4-9)
Maths (grade Grade C and above/4-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

Assessment centre on 28th March 2025

About this company

Founded in 1969, DHL is the world's leading logistics company. Our 395,000 people in over 220 countries and territories work every day to help our customers cross borders, reach new markets and grow their businesses. DHL Supply Chain, part of the DHL Group, is the world's leading logistics provider and by joining DHL Supply Chain, you are joining a company that offers limitless opportunities to grow

https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/dsc-apprentices-uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

As part of a growing DHL population, you'll receive access to a variety of excellent benefits including 25 days holiday, pension scheme, medical cover, childcare vouchers, retail discounts, mental health support, and private GP services.

After this apprenticeship

By the end of our Apprenticeship, you will have developed the professional knowledge combined with the skills and behaviours to become a successful Assistant Accountant with the potential to step on to the next level of Business progression within the Finance Function.
Apprentices can contribute their ideas to influence the success of our business and be a part of an organisation that makes an impact on society as well as on the world of logistics. After your programme you will transition into the Alumni community to continue the growth of your career

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

emergingtalent@dhl.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292732.

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Closes on Friday 21 February

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