Accounts Assistant Apprentice (AAT Level 3)

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has completed an A-Level in Accounting or the AAT Level 2 and wants to build on their existing knowledge while gaining practical experience working with a variety of clients. You’ll receive support with your studies while developing the skills needed for a long-term career in accounting.

Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities

As an Accounts Assistant Apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced accountants and gain hands-on experience across bookkeeping, accounts preparation and taxation.

Your duties will include:

• Bookkeeping: Maintaining accurate digital financial records, reconciling bank statements and processing sales and purchase invoices.

• Accounts preparation: Assisting with year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.

• Tax returns: Supporting the preparation of VAT returns, Corporation Tax calculations and Self-Assessment tax returns for review by senior accountants.

• Financial records: Checking information, identifying discrepancies and helping resolve accounting queries.

• Accounting software: Using digital systems to maintain records, manage information and support day-to-day accounting tasks.

• Practice administration: Updating client records, tracking deadlines and managing tasks through practice management software.

• Client communication: Contacting clients to request missing documents, receipts and financial information.

• Team support: Assisting senior colleagues with accounting work and ensuring deadlines are met.

Training and qualifications

You’ll work towards the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship, alongside the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting.

Your training will help you develop skills in:

• Double-entry bookkeeping and accounting principles.

• Preparing and maintaining financial records.

• Reconciling accounts and investigating discrepancies.

• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements.

• Supporting tax and VAT processes.

• Using accounting software and digital tools.

• Handling financial information accurately and securely.

• Communicating professionally with clients and colleagues.

Essential requirements

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 5/C or above, or equivalent.

• An interest in accountancy and a willingness to continue learning.

Skills and qualities

The ideal candidate will have:

• Good numerical and analytical skills.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good organisational and administrative abilities.

• Confidence using computers and learning new software.

• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.

• A logical approach to problem-solving.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Initiative and a willingness to take responsibility.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.

• Six hours of dedicated training time each week.

• Support from experienced accounting professionals.

• Practical experience working with a varied client portfolio.

• Opportunities to develop your technical and professional skills.

Career progression

This apprenticeship is designed to help you build a strong foundation in accountancy while gaining valuable workplace experience. Following successful completion, there may be an opportunity to secure a permanent position and progress towards the AAT Level 4 qualification.

If you’re keen to develop your accounting skills and work towards a recognised professional qualification, we’d love to hear from you.