Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Luton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking an ambitious Accountancy Apprentice in Luton. This role offers on-the-job training and the opportunity to study for an AAT qualification while gaining hands-on experience in various accounting tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong GCSE grades in Maths and English.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths (grade 7) and English (grade 5) required.
• Desirable A Level in Accountancy (grade A) and Mathematics (grade B).
• GCSE or equivalent in IT (grade 6) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of accounts, tax returns, and bookkeeping.
• Assist with tax calculations and general office admin duties.
• Work closely with clients for compliance and tax assistance.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Customer care skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Number skills

Education

GCSE in Maths (grade 7)

GCSE in English (grade 5)

Job description

Summary
Undertaking a range of duties within Accountancy, the role will suit an ambitious candidate who wishes to study for an AAT qualification whilst receiving on the job training.

Wage
£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date
Monday 1 September 2025

Duration
1 year

Positions available
1

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

We are a small firm of qualified Accountants, providing a variety of compliance-based services, which include statutory accounts, tax returns, payroll, VAT, along with other services relating to the preparation of management accounts and dealing with HMRC regulatory issues. We have a varied portfolio of clients trading as sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and charities.

Duties will cover day to day office duties such as:

• Preparation of Accounts
• Tax Returns
• Tax Calculations
• Bookkeeping
• Payroll
• VAT
• Other general office admin duties

Where you'll work

72 CARDIGAN STREET
LUTON
LU1 1RR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn
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

As an Accountancy Apprentice with BPP, you will complete the Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship at Level 3. Within the apprenticeship you will undertake the full AAT Level 3 qualification.

The apprenticeship will be completed via the Online Classroom platform, in addition to at the workplace.

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:
Maths (grade 7)
GCSE in:
English (grade 5)
Desirable qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

• Accountancy (grade A)
• Mathematics (grade B)

GCSE or equivalent in:
IT (grade 6)
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

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working

Other requirements

The start date is approximately February 2025. However should we find our successful applicant before then, the start date may be moved forward.
About this company
We are an accounting firm based in Luton town centre and assist our clients with compliance and tax.

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

Opportunity to grow within the company, we are looking for someone who is interested in forging a longer-term career with us and we would hope the right individual could progress into a managerial role after a few years.

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Durrani & Co

Abdul Wahid

[e-mail]

01582 391 178

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000306073.
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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

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