Accounting Administrator Apprentice (36323)

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Bristol; On-site; GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship program in Bristol seeks an Apprentice Administrator. You will receive training to gain AAT Level 3 qualification while supporting a professional team. Responsibilities include managing case diaries, preparing billing requests, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates have strong communication, IT, and organizational skills. The apprenticeship offers a full-time role with a yearly wage of £17,000, starting on January 19, 2026. Join us to advance your accounting knowledge and career.

Responsibilities

• Supporting your team to progress cases and meet deadlines.
• Maintaining case management diaries.
• Preparing billing requests for manager review.
• Creating basic documents and reports for review.
• Accurate logging of creditor claims on the IPS system.
• Completing periodic case reviews.
• Completing Anti money laundering checks.
• Dealing with directors of insolvent companies.
• Dealing with creditor or other enquiries.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Team working

Initiative

Able to prioritise

Proactive

Excellent timekeeping

Strong written skills

Hardworking

Conscientious

Methodical

Eager to learn

Education

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

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

Job description

Summary

We are looking for an Apprentice Administrator to join our Bristol office. Training will be given to enable the growth of accounting knowledge and for the right candidate we would provide an apprenticeship to acquire the AAT qualification Level 3.

Wage

£17,000 a year

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 19 January 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

• Supporting your team to progress cases and meet deadlines
• Maintaining case management diaries
• Preparing billing requests and attaching the appropriate authority and payment request for manager review
• Creating basic standard documents and reports for completion/review by senior employees and ensuring all prompts are left in the document for further review where necessary
• Accurate logging of creditor claims on the IPS system
• Completing and assisting with periodic case reviews
• Completing Anti money laundering checks and preparation of letters of engagement
• Achieving statutory and regulatory compliance
• Dealing with directors of insolvent companies
• Dealing with creditor or other enquiries
• Having responsibility for additional ad hoc tasks as required

How you will be supported

Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next

New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:

• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

Where you'll work

40 Queen Square
Bristol
BS1 4QP

Training

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

Training provider

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

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 elevate 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 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 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 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 varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE in: English (grade A*-C/9-4)
• Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

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

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Able to prioritise
• Proactive
• Excellent timekeeping
• Strong written skills
• Hardworking
• Conscientious
• Methodical
• Eager to learn

About this employer

Leonard Curtis is a market leading professional services provider operating across the UK and Channel Islands. Since our formation we've supported business owners and advisors by listening and offering practical solutions and tailored advice. Our expert team of specialists deliver positive strategic advice across restructuring and insolvency, funding and law across 29 offices and we remain the largest independent restructuring firm in the UK.

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002885.

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Closes on Friday 9 January 2026

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