Accountant assistant apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

First Rung Limited is offering a Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship in London (Fulham). The role starts 12 October 2026, lasts 1 year 6 months and pays £14,560 in the first year with potential increases as you gain age- and experience-based increments.

The apprenticeship includes on-the-job training with FIRST RUNG LIMITED as the training provider, and a course focused on double-entry bookkeeping and accounting standards.

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths (grade 4) is required.
• GCSE in English (grade 4) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Accounts Assistant with posting sales invoices to the sales ledger.
• Preparing accounting entries such as journals.
• Managing transactional tasks such as employee expenses and supplier invoices.
• Dealing with queries and supporting the month-end close process, including reconciling accounts.
• Supporting the year-end financial statement preparation and statutory audit.
• Assisting with the production of monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Liaising with other departments to maximise cost efficiencies and gain business understanding.

Skills

IT skills

Number skills

Logical

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Summary

We are a vibrate firm of charted certified accountants, we are looking for an apprentice to join our team and help them gain their qualifications and earn money! Duties include: assisting the Accounts Assistant with posting sales invoices to the sales ledger and preparing accounting entries- such as journals.

Wage

£14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday: 09:00- 17:30 Tuesday: 09:00- 17:30 Wednesday: 09:00- 17:30 Thursday : 09:00- 17:30 Friday: 09:00- 17:30 with 1 day release 35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 12 October 2026

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

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

• Assisting the Accounts Assistant with posting sales invoices to the sales ledger
• Preparing accounting entries such as journals
• Managing transactional tasks such as employee expenses, supplier invoices, etc.
• Dealing with queries and supporting the month‑end close process, including reconciling accounts
• Supporting the year‑end financial statement preparation and statutory audit
• Assisting the team in coordinating the production of monthly and quarterly management accounts
• Liaising with other departments to maximise cost efficiencies and to gain business understanding

Where you'll work

585A FULHAM ROAD

LONDON

SW6 5UA

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Assist with the investigation of, 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 escalation 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Assist with the investigation of, 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 escalation 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

• Level 3 Assistant accountant
• Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)

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

Skills

• IT skills
• Number skills
• Logical

Other requirements

Note: If you do not have the desirable qualifications or work experience, First Rung can assist you with training and work experience opportunities. Please do not contact the employer directly- all enquiries must go through First Rung.

About this employer

WE ARE A YOUNG AND VIBRANT FIRM OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS, REGISTERED AUDITORS AND TAX ADVISORS, BASED IN LONDON, FULHAM SW6. OUR HISTORICAL AND CONTINUED SUCCESSFUL GROWTH HAS BEEN DOWN TO PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT PERSONAL SERVICE AND UNDERSTANDING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SMALL BUSINESSES, IN A COST-EFFICIENT MANNER. CONTACT US AND HAVE A FREE NO OBLIGATION CONSULTATION OVER A CUP OF COFFEE, DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS AND SEE HOW WE CAN HELP YOU. OVER 90% OF NEW CLIENTS HAVE COME FROM EXISTING CLIENT RECOMMENDATIONS

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

• The successful candidate may progress onto further training or into employment

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Sabreena

[e-mail]

07495464797

Closes on Thursday 1 October 2026