Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Harrow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education and training provider in Harrow offers an exciting entry-level apprenticeship in accounting. Candidates will engage in hands-on training, covering bookkeeping, VAT preparation, and client liaising. This role is ideal for those with a positive outlook and a passion for finance. The apprenticeship allows for progression into further training or full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Desirable qualifications include GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Share any other relevant qualifications and industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping and maintenance of client records.
• Prepare company accounts and working papers.
• Assist in preparation of VAT returns.
• Handle payroll preparation.
• Liaise with clients for record delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE or equivalent in English (grade 4)

GCSE or equivalent in Maths (grade 4)

Job description

Summary

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.

Wage: £13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices. Check minimum wage rates.

Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3). Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, 35 hours a week. Start date: Monday 13 October 2025. Duration: 1 year 6 months. Positions available: 1.

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

What you'll do at work

• 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 size companies under the supervision of seniors
• Payroll preparation of monthly payroll
• Liaise with clients to ensure record delivery and accounts information in a timely fashion/manner
• General administration - Provide general support to Senior Accountants where necessary

Where you'll work

100 College Road, Harrow, HA1 1BQ.

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

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 (AAT) Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional Skills English (if required)

For the assistant accountant, the qualification required is:

• AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting
• AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in: English (grade 4), Maths (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

Other requirements

Depending on your qualifications and experience you could be offered a different apprenticeship.

About this employer: Euro Ashfords LLP is an accountancy practice based in Harrow, Wanstead and Central London covering all of London and its suburbs.

After this apprenticeship, the candidate can choose to either progress into further training or full-time employment.