Account Assistant Apprentice
CM HAIR AND BEAUTY SUPPLIES LTD · WALSALL
FinanceAdvanced Level 3On-siteProgression
Weekly Hours Worked: Monday to Thursday 8:30 - 4.30 Friday, 8:30 - 3, (36 hours)
About Company:
A leading hair and beauty wholesaler, operating both a retail store and an online eCommerce platform.
Full Description
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Accounts Apprentice to join our growing company and undertake a Level 3 Accountancy Apprenticeship.
Working closely with our Finance Director, who has over 30 years of accounting experience, the successful candidate will gain valuable hands-on experience across a broad range of finance and accounting functions.
Key responsibilities will include daily cash reconciliations, investigating and reporting discrepancies, monitoring customer accounts, preparing monthly statements, and liaising with customers to ensure accounts remain up to date.
The apprentice will also support bookkeeping activities, invoice processing, cash flow monitoring, supplier payments, and remittance administration, working directly with suppliers. This role will provide a strong foundation in accounting while contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the finance department.
This position is designed as a long-term development opportunity. Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Accountancy Apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be expected to progress directly onto the Level 4 Accountancy Apprenticeship, continuing their professional development and expanding their knowledge and responsibilities within the business.
The position offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a successful long-term career in finance and accounting.
Ideally, we are looking for a candidate aged 16–18, although we are open to recommendations based on their experience, location, transport arrangements, and overall suitability for the role.
Key Duties:
- Complete daily cash reconciliations.
- Investigate and report account discrepancies.
- Monitor customer accounts and chase outstanding balances.
- Prepare and issue monthly customer statements.
- Assist with bookkeeping and financial record keeping.
- Process purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Support cash flow monitoring and reporting.
- Prepare supplier payments and remittances.
- Liaise with customers and suppliers regarding account queries.
- Assist the Finance Director with a variety of day-to-day finance and accounting tasks.
Perks & benefits
Professional Development
Skills required
- A good level of numeracy and confidence working with numbers.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g. entering data, using simple formulas and spreadsheets).
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Willingness to learn and develop new accounting skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Qualifications required
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above in Maths is required.
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English is desirable.
- No previous accounting experience is required, as full training will be provided through the Level 3 Accountancy Apprenticeship.
Training you'll get
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Future prospects
This role offers an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to build a long-term career within finance and accounting. Following successful completion of the Level 3 Accountancy Apprenticeship, the candidate will be expected to progress onto a Level 4 Accountancy Apprenticeship to further develop their skills and knowledge.
As they gain experience and confidence, there will be opportunities to take on increased responsibility within the finance department, develop specialist accounting skills, and progress towards a senior finance role within the business.
The successful candidate will benefit from ongoing support, mentoring, and practical experience working alongside an experienced Finance Director, providing a strong foundation for a rewarding career in accountancy.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Hours
36 hours per week
Duration
18 months (Ongoing)
Roles available
1
Posted
02 Sep 2026
Interviews
28 Sep 2026
Starts
Oct 2026
Apply by
03 Oct 2026
Training provider
BPP
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
Where you'd be based
WS9 8HB© OpenStreetMap contributors
