Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Watford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is offering an Assistant Accountant apprenticeship in Watford. Through this opportunity, you will gain valuable skills in finance and accounting while earning a competitive wage. The role includes responsibilities such as bookkeeping and client interactions. Following the apprenticeship, you may progress into further training or employment.

Qualifications

• Desirable qualifications include GCSE in English and Maths (grade C/4).
• Skills required are communication, IT skills, attention to detail, and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Handle subcontractor ledger, prepare payroll, and manage correspondence.
• Maintain accurate bookkeeping records and assist with month-end reporting.
• Communicate financial information to clients.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Punctual

Education

GCSE in English (grade C/4)

GCSE in Maths (grade C/4)

Job description

Summary
This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to develop your accounting skills and delve into the world of work. We are looking for a confident, reliable individual who has a strong interest in building a career in the finance sector.

Wage
£13,741 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 - Friday, between 09:00 - 17:00.
35 hours a week

Start date
Monday 29 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

• Responsibility for the subcontractor ledger including setting up subcontractors, verifying status with mailing and filing correspondence, preparing payrolls, placing orders, and answering calls
• Interact, meet and welcome clients
• Arrange meetings by reserving rooms and managing refreshments
• Maintaining accurate records and bookkeeping data entry
• Email correspondence with clients
• Assisting with end of month reporting duties
• Maintaining and updating online bookkeeping client entries
• Any adhoc duties related to your job role

Where you'll work

UNIT 85-86
PARK HOUSE 15-19
GREENHILL CRESCENT
WATFORD
WD18 8PH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

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

Training provider:

First Rung Limited

Training to be provided:

• Level 3 Assistant Accountant (AAT)
• Level 2 Book keeping
• Any other relevant training on the job

Requirements
Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

• English (grade C/4)
• 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

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Punctual

Other requirements

Note: If you do not have the desirable qualifications or work experience, First Rung can assist you with training and work experience opportunities. Please do not contact the employer directly - all enquiries must go through First Rung.
About this company
Universal Accountancy specialise in рrоvіding ассоuntіng, tаx, VAT, management соnѕultаtіоn, buѕіnеѕѕ and fіnаnсіаl рlаnnіng tо оur clients. Our аrеаѕ оf specialities іnсludе aссоuntѕ prераrаtіоn, annuаl accounts, management accounts, tаxаtіоn, corporation tаx, inсоmе tаx, advisory, buѕіnеѕs startup, sеlf-аѕѕеѕѕmеnt, CIS rеturnѕ, bооkkееріng, value added tаx (VAT), payroll and cоmраnу fоrmаtіоn.
After this apprenticeship

• The candidate can choose to either progress into further training or full-time employment.

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

Sabreena

[e-mail]

07495464797

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331131.
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Closes on Thursday 25 September 2025

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