Level 3 Assistant Accountant

City West Country · Exeter

FinanceAdvanced Level 3On-siteEmployee wellbeingCommunity

Monday - Friday 8:30- 5pm

This role will focus on supporting and learning Purchase Ledger activities, while also providing support across the wider finance function as required. Working within a busy finance department that processes high volumes of transactions, you will help ensure financial information is processed accurately, efficiently and in a timely manner.

Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently

Reconciling supplier statements

Assisting with supplier payment runs

Resolving supplier queries in a timely manner

Wider Finance Support

Assisting with a variety of day-to-day finance activities and processes

Supporting the accurate processing and reconciliation of financial transactions

Maintaining accurate records and ensuring data is kept up to date

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to resolve queries

Providing support to the wider finance team during periods of annual leave and absence

Contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of a busy, high-volume finance department

Undertaking additional duties appropriate to the role as required

Assist in day to day financial activities such as data entry to month end management accounts and/or year-end financial statements

Complete VAT returns

Assist the preparation of tax computations and monthly year end reporting

Maintain financial and accounting records

Safeguard against money laundering

Communicate with stakeholders

Use accounting software

Perks & benefits

Paid Training

Skills required

Highly organised

Strong communication skills

Qualifications required

No GCSE requirements but if not achieved Level 4 English & Maths functional skills studying required

Training you'll get

Training for L3 AAT apprenticeship provided by Exeter College.

1 day per week in college (2 days per week for the first 5 weeks)

Future prospects

A permanent position within the business as a Finance Assistant

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Duration 15 months (Fixed Term)
Roles available 1
Posted 20 Oct 2026
Interviews 30 Nov 2026
Starts Jan 2027
Apply by 30 Nov 2026

Training provider

Exeter College

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

EX2 8FD

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