Accountancy Level 3 apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is offering an apprenticeship as an Assistant Accountant. This role combines hands-on experience with formal training and offers a well-structured career path. You'll learn vital accounting skills while working in a supportive environment. Successful candidates will progress to Level 4 AAT and beyond.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths required.
• A Level in Accounting preferred.
• Desirable to have relevant qualifications/industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out bookkeeping duties.
• Prepare quarterly VAT Returns.
• Assist with audits and administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSE English (grade A*-C/Grade 9-4)

GCSE Maths (grade A*-C/Grade 9-4)

A Level in Accounting (grade A*-C/Grade 9-4)

Job description

Summary
We boast a highly qualified, skilled and friendly team that bring together traditional expertise combined with a modern approach. Use of new and innovative software enables us to provide a tailored pro-active service to suit each individual client's needs.

Wage
£13,741 to £22,222.20, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
35 hours a week

Start date
Monday 25 August 2025

Duration
1 year 3 months

Positions available
2

Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Carry out bookkeeping duties
• Prepare quarterly VAT Returns
• Prepare annual accounts
• Assist on audits and carry out admin tasks as necessary

Where you'll work

2
Southport Road
Chorley
Lancashire
PR7 1LB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

RUNSHAW COLLEGE

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn
Course contents

• 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.
• 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.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you'll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• GCSE English (grade A*-C/Grade 9-4 equivalent)
• GCSE Maths (grade A*-C/Grade 9-4 equivalent)

A Level in:
Accounting (grade A*-C/Grade 9-4 equivalent)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

About this company
Smith & Goulding represents the joining together of two highly respected and well-established firms of Chartered Accountants, John Goulding & Co and RP Smith & Co with combined experience of over 100 years. Both have a long history of providing expert business advice, tax planning and support to businesses and individuals.
After this apprenticeship

• Progression onto Level 4 AAT and beyond.

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SMITH & GOULDING LIMITED

Rachel Vessey

[e-mail]

01257260366

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328822.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 10 August 2025

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