Accounts Assistant Apprentice
Ajm & Co UK Limited · Four Ashes · posted 20 July 2026
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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.
Your training
- Professional Accounting or Taxation Technician Level 4 Standard
- Relevant workplace training
- Functional Skills if required
Where it leads
Ideally to be retained post completion, dependent upon performance.
About Ajm & Co UK Limited
AJM & Co UK Ltd and UK Fire Door Training Ltd are part of a group of small, ambitious, and fast-growing companies operating primarily within the fire safety sector. As market leaders in our field, the businesses are focused on significant growth and scaling over the next three to five years.
At AJM, we are committed to delivering excellence in every project we undertake. With decades of experience across construction, fire safety, facilities management, and heritage projects, our approach combines technical expertise, innovation, and a client-focused ethos.
We pride ourselves on understanding the unique challenges of each project, delivering solutions that are safe, efficient, and sustainable. What we stand for is simple: integrity, quality, and a commitment to exceeding expectations at every stage.
Things to consider
- 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
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 4 and above) — essential
- GCSE Math's (grade 4 and above) — essential
- Level 2 AAT (grade Pass) — essential
- Level 3 AAT (grade Pass) — essential
Where you'll work
- Unit 8, Aspley Close, Four Ashes, Wolverhampton, WV10 7DE
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