Introduction
Kick-start your career as an Assistant Accountant Apprentice at Bullion By Post. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in finance, build practical accounting skills and work towards a recognised qualification, all while supporting a busy, growing business. Apply to learn, develop and make an impact from day one.
About the Employer
BullionByPost is a Birmingham‑based online precious metals retailer and part of Jewellery Quarter Bullion Limited. Founded in 2008, the company has grown from a small start‑up in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter into one of the UK’s leading online bullion dealers. BullionByPost specialises in the sale of gold, silver, platinum and palladium bars and coins, providing customers with a straightforward, secure and customer‑focused way to buy and sell precious metals. The business combines retail, technology, finance, operations, marketing and customer service, creating a diverse and fast‑paced working environment. With a strong focus on customer service, innovation and continued growth, BullionByPost offers apprentices the opportunity to develop valuable skills and gain practical experience within an established and growing Birmingham‑based business.
What You'll Do
- Support the finance team with a range of day‑to‑day accounting tasks
- Process invoices, payments and expense claims while building accuracy and attention to detail
- Reconcile bank statements and help check financial records
- Assist with sales and purchase ledger work to keep records up to date
- Help prepare financial reports and spreadsheets
- Maintain accurate records and organise finance files
- Respond to routine finance queries from colleagues
- Use accounting software and Microsoft Excel to record and analyse information
- Follow company procedures and maintain confidentiality
- Apply your apprenticeship learning in the workplace and develop your accounting knowledge
Training Outcome
After completing the Assistant Accountant Level 3 apprenticeship, you could progress into roles such as:
- Accountant
- Management Accountant
- Finance Officer
- Accounts Technician
- Payroll or audit roles
You may also choose to continue your studies with a higher‑level accounting qualification.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- motivated
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - C/4 or above
- Essential - GCSE - maths - C/4 or above
- Desired - A Level - any subject - C or above
- Desired - A Level - any subject - C or above
- Desired - A Level - maths - C or above
- Desired - AAT Level 2 Certificate - Accounting - C/4 or above
Course Information
Course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Legal, finance and accounting
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, with a one‑hour unpaid lunch.
Expected Duration: 2 Years 3 Months
Training Provider: BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
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