Accounts Assistant Apprentice Level 3

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is offering an exciting apprenticeship for a Book-keeper and Accounts Assistant. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team, gaining hands-on experience in accounting and finance. You will be involved in accounts preparation, VAT, and payroll, while also developing essential skills through a structured training program. The position promises a friendly environment where your contributions will be valued, and you'll have the chance to grow both personally and professionally. If you're ambitious and eager to learn, this apprenticeship is the perfect starting point for your career in finance.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4-9.
• NVQ Level 2 AAT or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting a team of 10 towards accounts preparation.
• Handling VAT, payroll, and various administrative tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4-9)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4-9)

NVQ Level 2 AAT (grade Pass)

Job description

Summary
Book-keeper and accounts assistant who will be assisting a team of 10. This is an excellent opportunity for a smart, ambitious and self-motivated individual to join a friendly environment.

Wage
£15,704 a year

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm
40 hours a week

Start date
Monday 26 May 2025

Duration
1 year 6 months

Positions available
2

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

• Assisting a team of 10 towards accounts preparation
• VAT
• Payroll
• Audit
• Including various administrative tasks, phone calls, etc.

Where you'll work

2a Graham Road
Harrow
HA3 5RF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Equal to A level
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 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.
• 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.

Your training plan

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Apprentices will be required to attend college at least x1 day per week either at Uxbridge, Harrow or Hayes Campus completing necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship.

The Apprentice will be required to complete:

• Work towards gaining a full Qualification
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities
• Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours
• Standard and End Point Assessment
• Functional Skills in English, maths, and ICT (if required)

Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role.

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

• English (grade 4-9)
• Maths (grade 4-9)

NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent in:

• Level 2 AAT (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills

About this company
Chartered certified accountants

http://www.abbasco.co.uk (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship

• Interest in completing AAT or ACCA

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317039.
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Closes in 16 days (Monday 12 May 2025)

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