Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; City Of London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accountancy firm is offering a dynamic accountancy apprenticeship in London. This role provides hands-on experience while earning a salary of £13,741 for the first year. Candidates will learn essential accounting skills and can progress into further qualifications or full-time employment after the apprenticeship.

Benefits

Hands-on experience

Recognised qualification

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GCSE in Maths.
• Desirable qualifications include GCSE in English.

Responsibilities

• Accurately inputting financial data into accounting systems.
• Recording day-to-day financial transactions.
• Maintaining and updating sales and purchase ledgers.
• Assisting with bank reconciliations.
• Preparing financial documents for clients.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Team working

Initiative

Non judgemental

Education

GCSE in Maths (grade 4)

GCSE in English (grade 4)

Job description

Overview

Kickstart your career in finance with our dynamic accountancy apprenticeship! You\'ll gain hands-on experience with real clients while studying towards a recognised qualification, all in a supportive team that\'s invested in your growth. Develop practical skills, earn as you learn, and open the door to exciting future opportunities.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices. Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab).

Training

Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3).

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

Start date: Monday 27 October 2025.

Duration: 1 year 6 months.

Positions available: 1.

Where you\'ll work

19 WILLOW ROAD, ENFIELD, EN1 3NF.

What you\'ll do at work

• Data Entry: Accurately inputting financial data into accounting systems, ensuring all information is up to date and error-free.
• Bookkeeping: Recording day-to-day financial transactions, such as invoices, payments, and receipts, to help keep accurate and organised accounts.
• Ledger Maintenance: Maintaining and updating sales and purchase ledgers to ensure all records are current and complete.
• Reconciliations: Assisting with bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations to help identify and resolve any discrepancies.
• Financial Document Preparation: Supporting the preparation of invoices, statements, reports, and other financial documents for clients and internal use.
• Administrative Support: Providing general administrative support to the finance team, including organising documents, scheduling meetings, and helping with other office tasks as needed.

Training provider

FIRST RUNG LIMITED.

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3).

What you\'ll learn

• 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.

Training schedule

• Level 3 Assistant Accountant
• Level 2 Bookkeeping

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

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

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

With years of experience amongst the team at AFE Accountants Limited, we have built trustworthy and consistent relationships with our clients. We pride ourselves on providing a bespoke service, understanding that everybody\'s requirements are unique. We take the time to identify precisely what you are looking for in order to establish how we can help. We take pride in how the practice has expanded rapidly through recommendation and word of mouth.

https://www.afe-accountants.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The candidate can choose to either progress into an AAT Level 4 or full-time employment.

Apply now

Closes in 26 days (Thursday 23 October 2025 at 11:59pm). Sign in with your GOV.UK One Login to apply.