Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Norwich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in accounting is offering a Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship in Norwich. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while learning from professionals in the field. The apprenticeship includes training and a structured work environment, with potential for a full-time position after completion.

Benefits

20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

An additional day off for your birthday

Workplace pension scheme

Performance-based pay reviews

Free on-site parking

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths required.
• Interest in accounting and proactive attitude essential.
• Basic familiarity with Xero preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage client invoicing, account records, and payroll processing.
• Perform bookkeeping duties and prepare self-assessment tax returns.
• Contribute to improving internal systems and ensure compliance with deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Interest in Accounting

Proactive and uses initiative

Strong work ethic

Education

GCSE in English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)

AAT (grade Level 2)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Summary
Swarm Training is working with Knight Accountancy Ltd in their search for a Level 3 Assistant Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in starting a career in accounting and learning from experienced professionals.

Wage
£12,000 a year

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Referral programme with bonuses for successful client introductions. Performance-based pay reviews during apprenticeship.

Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Core working hours will be 30 hours per week from 9:30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday. This role is office-based.
30 hours a week

Start date
Tuesday 1 July 2025

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

• Manage client invoicing, account records and payroll processing
• Perform bookkeeping duties using Hubdoc, Xero (including bank reconciliations) and VAT returns
• Prepare self assessment tax returns for individuals
• Prepare accounts for sole traders and Limited Companies
• Support client onboarding, communications and relationship management via email, phone and occasional face-to-face meetings
• Contribute to improving internal systems and processes for greater efficiency
• Ensure timely completion of all tasks and compliance with deadlines
• Handle incoming calls and direct or record messages as needed
• Provide general administrative and marketing support

Where you'll work

Unit 5 Folly Farm Upgate St Carleton Rode
Norwich
NR16 1NJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C

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

This training plan 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

Training will be with Swarm Training, a national apprenticeship provider in the UK. The successful candidate will work towards a Level 3 Assistant Accountant qualification, which takes 15-18 months to complete. The apprentice must complete a minimum of 6 hours per week during working hours, with monthly training sessions conducted by a tutor, with tasks assigned to be completed during those hours.

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:
English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)
Desirable qualifications

Other in:
AAT (grade Level 2)
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

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Basic familiarity with Xero
• Interest in Accounting
• Proactive and uses initiative
• Strong work ethic

About this company
Knight Accountancy Ltd is a modern and client-focused accountancy practice based in Carleton Rode, Norfolk. Founded in 2019, the practice brings over 11 years of industry experience and specialises in working with sole traders and limited company owners who are serious about growing their businesses. As AAT-licensed accountants, they provide a full range of accounting and tax services with a personal, approachable style.

https://www.knightaccountancyltd.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, An additional day off to celebrate your birthday, Workplace pension scheme, Performance-based pay reviews, Free on-site parking, Supportive and collaborative work environment with a relaxed dress code.
After this apprenticeship

After successfully completing the apprenticeship, a full-time position may be available for the right candidate. There are opportunities to build a long-term career with Knight Accountancy Ltd.

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SWARM APPRENTICESHIPS C.I.C

Sophie Duffy

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The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320987.
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Closes in 30 days (Monday 16 June 2025)

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