Apprentice Accounts Assistant

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern

Job summary

Gamma invites applications for a 1 year 3 month apprenticeship in finance at Kings House, Newbury. The role blends study (about 20%) with on‑the‑job work (about 80%), starting 5 January 2027.

You will work with the Gamma Business finance team, preparing monthly management accounts, journals, and reconciliations, with training toward Assistant Accountant Level 3. You will gain hands-on experience in financial reporting, asset management, forex updates, and audit support, while developing

Qualifications

• School/college leavers or graduates considered for apprenticeship.
• Experience in finance administration or purchase ledger is a plus.
• AAT Level 3 preferred with progression to Level 4 possible.
• Willingness to study while working in finance roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Gamma Business finance team in monthly management accounts.
• Prepare month end journals for accruals and prepayments.
• Perform intercompany reconciliations and maintain fixed asset register.
• Update monthly forex rates and complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with OPEX reporting and with year/half year audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Number skills

Education

English (grade 4)

Maths (grade 4)

Job description

Summary

The apprentice would support cyclical finance activity.

The apprentice will spend approximately 20% of their time studying and 80% in role. The apprenticeship is likely to suit either a school leaver starting at AAT Level 3 or someone with relevant finance experience or AAT Level 3 already completed who could start at Level 4.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Hours

The role will follow the team's hybrid working pattern, with three office days per week, core office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, although you may be required to attend the office more initially. Our standard working hours are 9:00- 17:30

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 5 January 2027

Duration

1 year 3 months

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

Here are a few examples of what you could be involved with:

• Provide support to the Gamma Business finance team in the preparation of the monthly management accounts.
• Preparation of month end journals for accruals and prepayments
• Intercompany reconciliations
• Maintaining fixed asset register
• Updating monthly forex rates
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations

In addition, you will also be involved in:

• Operational expenditure reporting (OPEX)
• Assisting with the year end and half year audits

Where you'll work

Kings House

Kings Road West

Newbury

RG14 5BY

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION SOUTH LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Assist with the investigation of, 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 escalat 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Assist with the investigation of, 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 escalat 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Assist with the investigation of, 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 escalat 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you'll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

You will receive our standard company onboarding and induction, plus all the training associated with this apprenticeship. The expectation is 80% of your time will be spent in role and the other 20% on your apprenticeship. Onboarding will involve significant shadowing with the current incumbent, use of training manuals and practice in a test system before completing live tasks.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• 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
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Number skills

Other requirements

Potential candidate backgrounds include school/college leavers, graduates, or someone with experience in areas such as finance administration, purchase ledger or credit control. Someone who has completed AAT Level 3 and wants to progress to Level 4 would also suit.

About this employer

At Gamma we provide voice, data, and mobile solutions to businesses across the UK, Germany, Spain, and the Benelux region.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that's transforming how businesses connect and communicate globally.

We're growing fast, but we never lose sight of what matters: our people. Whether you're looking to develop your skills, take on new challenges, or make a meaningful impact, Gamma is the place to do it.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Everything is dependent on performance and business need. There could be an opportunity to study AAT4 or even ACCA/Level 7 in the longer term.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST INTUION SOUTH LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000050026.