Accounting Assistant Apprentice

Overview

DeMontfort Fine Art are the UK's leading international publisher of original paintings and collectable limited editions. We also have an expanding network of Galleries under the name Clarendon Fine Art, with up to 90 locations and growing. We are looking to recruit an apprentice finance assistant to join our dynamic team.

£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices. Training course:
Assistant accountant (level
3).

Monday - Friday 9am–5:30pm (with occasional weekend work). 37 hours 30 minutes per week.

Wednesday 1 April 2026.

1 year 6 months.

1.

• To support the Treasury/Finance Department
• Help with reconciliations
• Liaising with our galleries in supporting them with queries
• Work on our ERP System which is Microsoft Dynamics
• Have some good Excel skills
• Supporting month end processes and procedures
• Assist with journal preparation and postings

De Montfort House, Europa Way, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 9NW
.

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED.

Assistant accountant (level
3).

• Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
• Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
• Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
• Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
• Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
• Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
• Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
• Use software packages to assist with basic accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

• AAT Level 3 Assistant Accountant
• Functional skills in maths and English, if required.

Your programme will be delivered online with the following structure:
Every two weeks, you will attend a 3-hour live online classroom session. During these sessions, new topics will be taught by your tutor. You'll also complete an additional 3 hours of coursework related to the session. Between sessions, you'll complete self-study tasks using the BPP and Kaplan platforms, spread throughout the week. Required learning resources, such as textbooks, will be delivered to your home or workplace address, depending on your preference.

AAT Level 3 Cohort starts in June 2026.

Desirable qualifications

• GCSEs:
  English (grade 4/C and above)
• Maths (grade 4/C and above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Self-motivated
• Willing to learn
• Positive attitude
• Good understanding of Excel
• Positive phone manner

Travel to work:
Weekend cover.

We work closely with a group of prestigious independent galleries across the country. DeMontfort is a people-focused company that provides a range of services to strengthen gallery partnerships, including marketing material, merchandising guidance, recruitment, sales training and IT support.

Website:

25 days holiday + bank holidays;
Employee benefit programme.

• This role is a great starting point for a career in finance with progression opportunities within the business
• Potential to continue studies following this

Reference code: VAC. Closing date:
Tuesday 31 March 2026.