Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Getting In Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Assistant Apprentice to join their team. This exciting apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain a Level 3 AAT qualification while working closely with experienced professionals in a supportive environment. You will learn essential skills in bookkeeping and accounting, gaining hands-on experience in recording financial transactions, processing payroll, and preparing tax returns. With a commitment to developing talent, this role provides a fantastic pathway into the finance sector, allowing you to contribute to a respected firm known for its dedication to client success and community support.

Qualifications

• Studying for Level 3 AAT apprenticeship qualification.
• Gaining valuable work experience alongside the tax team.

Responsibilities

• Recording financial transactions using various software.
• Producing draft sets of accounts for review and approval.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Number skills

Team working

Education

Level 3 AAT apprenticeship qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Apply From: 10/03/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by EXETER COLLEGE

Employer

Peplows Chartered Accountants

Vacancy Description

We are looking for an apprentice to join our growing firm from April 2025 onwards. Studying for Level 3 AAT apprenticeship qualification will provide the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounting. It is a fully funded course involving day release to Exeter College. However, the real value of an apprenticeship undertaken at Peplows is the time gaining valuable work experience alongside the rest of the tax team. Experience may also be gained in accounting and bookkeeping. The exact duties and responsibilities of the position will vary according to the location and department.

Typical duties include:

• Recording financial transactions using a variety of software including Xero and Sage
• Collating and processing tax information to provide a draft tax return for review and approval
• Producing draft sets of accounts ready to be reviewed and approved
• Processing payroll and Pension Auto Enrolment
• Processing correspondence for clients, HMRC and others

Key Details

Vacancy Title: Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Employer Description

Peplows is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Business Advisers which has been providing effective business solutions to SMEs in the South West and beyond for over 80 years.

Vacancy Location

Cranmere Court, 1st Floor Units 3 & 4, Lustleigh Cl EXETER UK EX2 8PW

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000307934

Key Dates

Apply From: 10/03/2025

Closing Date For Applications: 2025-03-21 23:59:59

Interview Begin From: TBD

Possible Start Date: 2025-04-16

Training

Training to be Provided:

• You will attend Exeter College 1 day a week per term time to work towards your Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Number skills, Team working