Assistant Accountant Apprentice

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

Job summary

A finance apprenticeship program in Harrow, UK, is offering hands-on training in bookkeeping, financial reporting, and administrative tasks. Apprentices will work 37.5 hours a week, earning £14,722.50 in the first year. This program includes support for achieving a professional qualification, with potential for a permanent role after completion.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in math and English at level 4 or higher.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Strong IT skills and a meticulous nature.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices.
• Maintain supplier and customer records.
• Perform month-end journal entries and assist in general administration.

Skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Customer care skills

Team working

Flexible

Meticulous

Education

GCSE in English (grade 9-4)

GCSE in Maths (grade 9-4)

GCSE in 3 other subjects (grade 9-4)

Job description

Overview

Summary. Working alongside the Finance Manager the apprentice will learn all aspects of a busy finance function, including; bookkeeping, financial reporting, invoicing, credit control and office administration.

Wage and start details

Wage: £14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices. Start date: Monday 17 November 2025. Hours: Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm (37 hours 30 minutes a week). 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

• Processing purchase Ledger invoices
• Supplier payments
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Maintaining supplier records
• Sales ledger invoicing
• Credit control
• Maintaining customer records
• Processing company credit card statements
• Processing staff expenses
• Month-end journals
• General admin, including a lot of ad-hoc duties, assisting colleagues in the Finance Department

Both practical and theoretical training will be undertaken, with an aim to ultimately become a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).

Where you\'ll work

3A Ware Space, Harrow, HA1 1LE.

Training

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

Training provider

ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD

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.

Training schedule

You will undertake the "Assistant Accountant" Apprenticeship (an Advanced Apprenticeship in Accounting), with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme.

Assessment will be by an "End Point Assessment" and will be graded "Pass" or "Distinction". This will include two elements:

A Professional Discussion. This will include a series of questions allowing you to display the knowledge and experience you have obtained over your apprenticeship. You will build a Portfolio of reflections and product evidence that will be used for discussion points in the PD.

A Synoptic Exam. This will include elements you have learnt throughout your studies of the individual AAT Units and this will contribute towards your end grade.

You will be prepared for both of these elements by undertaking studies for the AAT (Level 3) Advanced Diploma in Accounting. This will underpin both elements of your "end point assessment". It is anticipated that your apprenticeship duration will be for 15-18 months. Those with no prior accounting knowledge might be required to first complete their Level 2 Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship.

You will receive support from both the employer, and the training provider, to complete and achieve your Apprenticeship and will be given time to study during the week on a day release basis. As you are working towards a professional qualification, it is also expected that you will continue your studies outside of normal office hours.

As you learn more in both the office and in your studies your responsibilities, and the variety of tasks you undertake, are expected to increase.

Those with previous relevant qualifications and experience may be considered for a Higher Apprenticeship undertaking the Professional Accounting Technician Standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• GCSE in:
• 3 other subjects (grade 9-4 (A-C))
• English (grade 9-4(A-C))
• Maths (grade 9-4(A-C))

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Team working
• Flexible
• Meticulous

About this employer

With 25 years\' experience in the Automotive Electronics business, starting with Sony UK and culminated with my appointment as Technical Director of C-KO International Ltd. Following on from this, I decided to start my own business in March 2020. My mission for EWT is to maintain the special relationships that I have established and enjoyed with so many of you over my years...

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After this apprenticeship

If this apprenticeship is successful, we would expect this to become a permanent role.

Apply

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD

Vicky Conibear

[e-mail]

01392 435349

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000343608.

Closes in 19 days (Friday 17 October 2025 at 11:59pm)

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