Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship

Carterton

On-site

GBP 14,040 - 17,160

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday

Job summary

Shilton Accounting in Carterton is seeking an apprentice to train in all aspects of accounting while working towards an AAT or ATT. The role offers real hands‑on experience in payroll, bookkeeping and taxation for local businesses.

The apprenticeship is based at the firm with on‑the‑job learning and college support through Abingdon and Witney College, with tools like Clearbooks, Xero and QuickBooks used daily.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English at grade A*-C / 9-4.
AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting or equivalent.
Aiming to complete Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

Payroll operation & Auto enrolment.
Online bookkeeping with Clearbooks, Xero, QuickBooks, etc.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths & English

AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting

Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

Tools

Clearbooks

Xero

QuickBooks

Job description

We are a small accounting practice dealing with bookkeeping, payroll and taxation for local businesses and individuals. We are looking to recruit an apprentice to train in all aspects of accounting, whilst working towards an AAT or ATT qualification. All the staff have been trained within the organisation and have been with us for many years.

£15,600 a year

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Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm. 30 hours a week

Thursday 1 October 2026

1 year 1 month

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

What you'll do at work

Payroll operation & Auto enrolment
Online bookkeeping with Clearbooks, Xero Quickbooks etc.
Basic accounting reconciliations
Customer support

Where you'll work

FIRST FLOOR

1 THE CLOCK HOUSE

BRIZE NORTON ROAD

CARTERTON

OX18 3HN

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

Training provider

ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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.
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

Work‑based training with your employer
Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week)
Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well‑being
Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice's time at work

Qualifications included

AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting
Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship

Knowledge Test - Integrated Interview

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths & English (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
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Office is in the centre of Carterton with a bus stop right outside.

Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session: Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus.

This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions.

As a new Apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session, please call us on 01235 216216.

Qualification checks: By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.

About this employer

A small friendly accounting practice with five staff started in 2003. Specialising in supporting small to medium sized businesses in West Oxfordshire

http://www.shiltonaccounting.co.uk (opens in new tab)

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