Apprentice Finance Assistant

Green Lane Masjid group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Birmingham is offering an Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship to support financial operations. This full-time role involves processing invoices, maintaining records, and gaining a Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. Ideal for those seeking to start a finance career, candidates will work 35 hours per week in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Assist in day-to-day financial activities including data entry.
• Support month-end management accounts preparation.
• Maintain confidentiality and responsible handling of financial information.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and maintain financial records.
• Perform monthly financial reconciliations.
• Provide administrative support across departments.

Skills

Processing invoices

Financial record maintenance

Bank reconciliations

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Confidentiality handling

Education

AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Tools

Xero

Job description

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Green Lane Masjid and Community Centre is a leading UK mosque and charity, known for serving thousands through worship, education, welfare and community programmes. Our culture is rooted in Islamic values of integrity, service and compassion, with a strong focus on professional development, teamwork and making a positive impact.

Possible permanent position after completion of course.

• Assist with processing invoices, receipts, and expense claims
• Help maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records and data
• Perform regular bank reconciliations in coordination with the finance team
• Support monthly financial reporting and reconciliations
• Communicate with suppliers and internal departments to resolve invoice or payment queries
• Support petty cash handling and expense tracking as required
• Learn and apply finance software and tools (e.g. Xero) under supervision
• File and organise financial and administrative documents, both digitally and physically
• Ensure timely payment of supplier bills and maintain accurate audit trails
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information responsibly
• Provide administrative support across departments, including Finance, Fundraising, HR, and Operations

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3. This level is ideal for existing staff or new talent in an accounting or finance role. Their work could include assisting in the day‑to‑day financial activities, such as data entry to month‑end management accounts and/or year‑end financial statements. You will be studying the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. This level will encourage you to master more complex accounting principles in both Bookkeeping and Management Accounting. You will study 5 units:

• Financial Accounting
• Preparing Financial Statements (FAPS)
• Management Accounting Techniques (MATS)
• Tax Processes for Business (TPFB)
• Business Awareness (BUAW) and Advanced Synoptic Assessment (ADSY)

An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate time to off‑the‑job training, as well as completing knowledge, skills and behaviours associated with your apprenticeship.

35 hours per week – Monday to Friday.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance
• Industry: Banking