Assistant accountant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 16,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Assistant Accountant Apprentice, where you'll gain hands-on experience in a professional environment. This role focuses on developing your skills in accountancy through a structured apprenticeship program, combining practical work with academic training at Richard Huish College. You'll assist in preparing management accounts, conducting ledger reviews, and supporting the finance team with various tasks. With a commitment to your career progression, this apprenticeship offers a pathway to further qualifications and responsibilities in the accounting field. Join a supportive team and embark on a rewarding journey in accountancy!

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Company bonus scheme

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE qualifications in English and Maths.
• Strong analytical and numeracy skills are crucial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and reports.
• Conduct regular ledger reviews and reconciliations.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Team working

Initiative

Proficient in MS Excel

Strong numeracy skills

Strong analytical skills

Education

GCSE in English (grade C/4)

GCSE in Maths (grade C/4)

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Summary
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant Apprentice to join our professional team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a career in Accountancy. We value progression and are looking for someone wishing to pursue a career in Accountancy.

Wage
£16,000 a year

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours
Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm, Fridays 8.30am - 4pm
37 hours a week

Start date
Monday 1 September 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
We are offering an accounts apprentice role within our team. You will need to be prepared to train and learn in a busy, professional office environment.

Key responsibilities:

1. Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and reports
2. Conduct regular ledger reviews and reconciliations
3. Assist in ensuring G&H finance policies and controls are fully implemented
4. Assist in ensuring standard costs are properly maintained and analysed, and corrective actions are proposed for variances identified.
5. Assist with audits to provide requested information and explanations
6. Support the finance team with ad-hoc tasks
7. Contribute to continuous improvement within the finance department

Where you'll work
DOWLISH FORD
ILMINSTER
SOMERSET
TA19 0PF

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

College or training organisation
RICHARD HUISH TRUST

Your training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Equal to A level

Course contents

1. Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
2. Record and analyse financial data using the organisation's standard tools and processes.
3. Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents, generate financial statements and report financial information to users of accounts.
4. Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of accounts.
5. Reconcile financial data, such as, preparation of reconciliations or review of reconciliations.
6. Investigate, resolve or escalate transactional queries and errors within their remit as appropriate.
7. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
8. Communicate financial information in a way that non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand.
9. Utilise digital skills to present key financial information using finance and accounting software and applications.
10. 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.
11. 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
As well as on the job training you will attend Richard Huish College for one day per week and work towards the following:

1. Assistant Accountant Level 3 Standard
2. Apprenticeship Diploma
3. Functional Skills in maths and English (if applicable)

More training information
Our apprenticeship program offers a structured and varied learning experience, providing you with the opportunity to acquire, refine and apply valuable technical and inter-personal skills employed in industry accounting.

Requirements

Essential qualifications
GCSE in:

1. English (grade C/4)
2. Maths (grade C/4)

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

1. Communication skills
2. IT skills
3. Attention to detail
4. Organisation skills
5. Team working
6. Initiative
7. Proficient in MS Excel
8. Strong numeracy skills
9. Strong analytical skills

Other requirements
Successful candidates will need to consider transport to and from the Employer and Training venue, particularly if you rely on public transport. The start date can be flexible.

About this company
G&H is a photonics technology business headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with operations in the USA and Europe. We work with manufacturing customers worldwide, providing optical systems, assemblies and components often deployed in harsh environments. Our engineering is driving innovation and change in many areas of application and markets.

Company benefits
We provided staff with a wide range of benefits including 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, Company pension, Company bonus scheme and a Health Cash Plan.

After this apprenticeship
This apprenticeship will be offered on a fixed term basis for the duration of the course. Upon successful completion of the AAT Level 3, you will then progress to AAT Level 4 and will then have the opportunity to study for the ACCA qualification. As you progress through your career, you will take on more responsibility, eventually building up to looking after a portfolio of your own clients.

Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
RICHARD HUISH TRUST
Emma Harper
[e-mail]
01823 424603
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315440.

Apply now
Closes on Monday 30 June 2025