Accounting Apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Greater London; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based accounting firm is offering an apprenticeship that provides vocational qualifications while earning. As an Accounts or Finance Assistant, you will work on client enquiries, bookkeeping, and administrative tasks. Essential GCSEs in English and Maths are required, and you'll gain practical experience alongside theoretical training towards a Level 2 AAT qualification. This program offers a structured pathway to progress and gain valuable skills in an engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 9-5.
• Share other relevant qualifications and industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clients' enquiries and bookkeeping tasks.
• Enter invoices and receipts into accounting software.
• Handle general admin duties like emails and calls.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Administrative skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE in English (grade 9-5)

GCSE in Maths (grade 9-5)

Job description

Summary

Opportunity for an Apprenticeship Qualification and a vocational qualification. Earning while you learn is exactly what this apprenticeship program has to offer.

Wage: £11,778 to £19,047.60, depending on your age.

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday between 9:00am to 5:00pm excl. day release for training. 30 hours a week.

Start date

Wednesday 25 February 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

The apprentice will assist with clients' enquiries, bookkeeping tasks, entering invoices and receipts into an accounting software.

Assist with general admin duties, handling emails, answering telephone calls, filing away client documents, setting up initial meetings with clients.

Assist with year‑end accounts, self‑assessments and VAT returns.

Where you'll work

12 New Cross Road, New Cross, London, SE14 5BE.

Training provider

THE TRAINING PLACE OF EXCELLENCE LIMITED

What you'll learn

• Record transactional data.
• Use the organisation's standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
• Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
• Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
• Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
• Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Training schedule

The apprentice will get theoretical training, working towards a Level 2 AAT Foundation Certificate qualification, doing 6 exams and an EPA discussion, while gaining experience 4 days per week with an employer.

The apprentice will gain a Level 2 Certificate.

The training will take place at London, SE14 5BE, 1 day per week.

Requirements

Essential qualifications: GCSE in English (grade 9-5), Maths (grade 9-5).

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
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative

About this employer

St Mary's Accounting Services is a firm of Chartered Certified Accountants based in South East London rendering a range of accounting and bookkeeping services to small to medium sized businesses across London and South London.

After this apprenticeship

Progress to AAT Level 3.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is: THE TRAINING PLACE OF EXCELLENCE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000006920.

Apply now

Closes in 18 days (Sunday 25 January 2026 at 11:59pm)