Accounts Assistant Apprentice – Level 3

TN United Kingdom; Harlow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established accountancy practice is on the lookout for a motivated individual to embark on an exciting apprenticeship in finance and accounting. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in bookkeeping, VAT preparation, payroll management, and client liaison. With a supportive training program that combines self-paced eLearning and live classes, you will develop essential skills in a dynamic environment. If you are flexible, driven, and eager to learn, this apprenticeship could be your pathway to a rewarding career in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Desirable GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Initiative and a positive outlook are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain client records and perform bookkeeping tasks.
• Assist in preparing company accounts and VAT returns.
• Provide general support to Senior Accountants.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT Preparation

Payroll Management

Client Liaison

Excel Proficiency

Sage Accounts

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Tools

Sage Accounts

Excel

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Client:

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited

Location:

Harlow, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

This could be your route to an exciting professional career in finance and accounting. You will need to enjoy all aspects of finance and have a practical approach. The ideal candidate will need to be flexible, have a positive outlook, and be a driven individual.

About our client:

Our client is an accountancy practice based in Harrow, Wanstead, and Central London covering all of London and its suburbs. Established practice with over 25 years of experience. 4 Partner firm – mainly ACCA Qualified Registered Auditors and Chartered Certified Accountants.

The role:

Possible start date: ASAP
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Total working hours: 35

What you will do in your working day:

• Bookkeeping – maintenance of client records on excel spreadsheets and Sage Accounts, including sales and purchase invoice controls, receipts and payment analysis, bank reconciliations, and VAT reconciliations
• Assist in preparation of company accounts, preparation of various working papers, maintenance of client files, and reporting to seniors at the agreed stage of completion
• VAT – preparation of quarterly VAT Returns for small-sized companies under the supervision of seniors
• Payroll – preparation of monthly payroll
• Liaise with clients to ensure record delivery and accounts information in a timely manner
• General administration – Provide general support to Senior Accountants where necessary

The training you will receive:

• All training is undertaken online, through a combination of self-paced eLearning and live online classes
• Functional skills in English & maths if required
• Potential full-time role on successful completion of this apprenticeship

Qualifications required:

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A* – C 9/4) – Desirable
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A* – C 9/4) – Desirable

Personal Skills required:

• Initiative

The apprenticeship: