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3 July 2025

Finance Assistant Apprentice @ Centrick Estate Agents

Location: Newhall Street, Birmingham, B3 3PJ

PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start. If you are looking to start an apprenticeship in September, please apply closer to the time via the CT Skills website where all current & live vacancies are listed.

WHO are Centrick Estate Agents?

Centrick are your go-to expert partners in all thing’s residential property! Since 2005, they’ve been shaking things up across the UK, expertly managing buildings and estates of every shape and size, and handling sales and lettings and now have a presence globally. And that’s not all! They’ve got a passionate and driven team dedicated to keeping things running smoothly with top-notch services like cleaning, caretaking, and maintenance.

Their HQ is buzzing right in the heart of Birmingham, where their fantastic front-line teams and behind-the-scenes pros are working together to keep the magic going.

Their mission? It’s simple: to make lives better, the Centrick way!

WHAT will I get from working with Centrick Estate Agents?

  • EARN: £15,000 per year
  • EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (35 hours).
  • QUALIFICATION: AAT Level 2 takes approximately 16 months.
  • BENEFITS: 33 days annual leave (including BHols), Birthday off, Perkbox employee benefits, workplace Nursery benefit, one paid CSR day per year & long service awards!

WHAT will my DAY look like?

You will be joining a friendly team that will support you in gaining your AAT Level 2 qualification. This is the perfect opportunity to join an established business and kick start your career in the finance sector! As a Finance Apprentice, you will be working alongside of an existing team of 7, reporting directly to the Senior Management Accountant.  Your daily tasks will include:

  • Daily reporting and processing of subsidiary company transactions.
  • Processing vendor and customer invoices onto accounting software.
  • Monitoring mailbox for correspondence and allocating out to team members.
  • Responding to queries from internal and external departments.
  • Liaising with suppliers regarding invoice queries.
  • Assist in preparation of quarterly VAT returns.
  • Assist in PAYE reconciliation from P32’s back to HMRC portal.
  • Performing supplier statement reconciliations.
  • Reviewing postal items and distribute to those required.
  • Reconciling bank statements.
  • Managing both director credit card & employee expenses.
  • Assist in preparation of monthly accounts, providing variance reports to support activity.
  • Answering calls in relation to finance and supporting the team across other functions.
  • Supporting external accountants with providing data and analysis as requested by line manager.
  • Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Level 2 AAT Qualification you’ll attend monthly online 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!)  with your Tutor to learn Modules including general business, understanding your organisation, accounting systems & processes, basic accounting & ethical standards. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

The Level 2 AAT includes a Mandatory Qualification ‘Certificate in Accounting’ made up of 4 modules/exams including Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, Principles of Costing & The Business Environment.

WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?

  • Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
  • UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
  • IT, admin & number skills.
  • Communication & team working.
  • Attention to detail, organisation & initiative.
  • Time management & prioritisation.
  • Positive attitude & motivation.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:

Employer Website: https://centrick.co.uk/

About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/accountancy/

Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£15k per year
Company
CT Skills

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