Assistant Accountant Apprentice

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

Job summary

A local apprenticeship program is looking for a motivated Accounts Assistant Apprentice to gain hands-on experience in finance while working towards an accounting qualification. You'll be involved in processing invoices, maintaining financial records, and supporting financial operations in a dynamic environment. The role offers a salary of £16,000 annually, with flexible training options and a pathway to a permanent position after the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing purchase invoices and matching them to purchase orders.
• Allocate supplier invoice costs to the correct projects, cost codes, and budget categories.
• Support the preparation and posting of sales invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on any discrepancies.
• Help maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and payment runs.
• Support month-end processes, including journals and accruals (with supervision).
• Help prepare reports and management information as needed.

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 skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non-judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE English (grade 4)

GCSE Maths (grade 4)

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Accounts Assistant Apprentice to join our team. This entry‑level role is ideal for someone beginning their career in finance and looking to gain hands‑on experience while working towards an accounting qualification.

Wage £16,000 a year (first 12 months), raising to the national minimum wage thereafter.

Hours Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. 38 hours a week.

Start date Wednesday 28 January 2026

Duration 1 year 3 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

• Assist with processing purchase invoices and matching them to purchase orders
• Allocate supplier invoice costs to the correct projects, cost codes, and budget categories
• Support the preparation and posting of sales invoices
• Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on any discrepancies
• Help maintain accurate and up‑to‑date financial records
• Assist with bank reconciliations and payment runs
• Support month‑end processes, including journals and accruals (with supervision)
• Help prepare reports and management information as needed

Administrative & Ad Hoc Duties

• Maintain and organise digital filing systems and financial documentation
• Handle incoming calls, emails, and general enquiries related to finance
• Assist with data entry and updating internal systems
• Support other departments with administrative tasks when required
• Provide general office support such as scheduling, photocopying, scanning, and correspondence

Where you'll work

UNIT 2
MONKS GREEN FARM
MANGROVE LANE
HERTFORD
SG13 8QL

Training provider

SOLVEWAY 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 the production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts
• Reconcile financial data, including preparation of reconciliations and 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, including safe data backup
• Communicate using varying approaches and media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications

Training schedule

• Training will be one day a week with flexible options of classroom training in Hertfordshire and live online learning options
• Full support with a work coach to ensure a positive and successful apprenticeship experience

Essential qualifications

• GCSE English (grade 4)
• GCSE Maths (grade 4)

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 skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non‑judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

Driving preferred due to the location.

About this employer

Working across all 3 major sectors – retail, residential and commercial – MGL Projects develops and creates the individual environments needed by each client. We deliver transformative projects that will see your space become a unified place of collaboration.

After this apprenticeship

• Permanent role to follow

Application details

Reference code: VAC2000001943. Closes on Tuesday 27 January 2026.