Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Hemel Hempstead is offering an apprenticeship for those eager to start their career in accountancy. The role includes on-the-job training and is geared towards developing essential skills in bookkeeping, tax returns, and financial data reconciliation. AAT support will be provided. Candidates must have at least GCSEs in English and Maths. Competitive pay starts at £15,704 annually, with opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive training environment

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths (grade 4 or higher) are essential.
• AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting is required for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Perform bookkeeping tasks and assist in payroll processing.
• Prepare personal, partnership, and company tax returns.
• Reconcile financial data and assist with financial queries.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4)

Job description

Summary
The role will provide the opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in accountancy to start their career. It will enable you to develop your accountancy knowledge and experience working within an accountancy practice. The role will be varied, and you will be provided 'on-the-job' training to support your AAT apprenticeship studies.

Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.30pm and Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm.
40 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date
Wednesday 27 August 2025

Duration
1 year 6 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

You will largely be working on bookkeeping, Back Office accounts processes but will also assist in some of the day-to-day functions that are essential to keeping the office running smoothly.

As an Accounts Assistant your duties will include:

• Bookkeeping
• Bank Reconciliations
• Back Office Services
• Assisting with Payroll processing
• Journals
• Preparation of personal, partnership and company tax returns and computations for review

Where you'll work

Focus 31 - East Wing
Mark Road
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7BW
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

• Training typically takes place 1 day a week
• We offer classroom training, and live online classroom learning, with our fully qualified tutor
• You will be supported by a work coach throughout your studies

More training information

For the assistant accountant, the qualification required is:

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

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE 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
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

Can-do attitude, Confident and professional communicator, particularly on the telephone Good work ethic and understanding of appropriateness in the workplace Ability to plan and manage changing priorities Mature attitude and a self-starter
About this employer
As specialist accountants for recruitment and high volume workforce management Numbermill offer 3 main services: 1. Financial & Strategic Consultancy 2. Back Office Services 3. Workforce Engagement Services

https://www.numbermill.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship

• After successfully achieving the AAT Level 3 qualification, the candidate will be considered for the Level 4 AAT Apprenticeship training and/or the opportunity to progress to a more senior level with the firm and a career within accountancy

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333534.
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Closes in 30 days (Tuesday 26 August 2025)

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