Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in the UK is offering an Assistant Accountant apprenticeship. The role includes tasks like bookkeeping, reporting in Excel, and managing customer invoices. Candidates should have GCSE in English and preferably in Maths. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience, and there are opportunities for full-time employment post-completion. Competitive wages will be offered, negotiable for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English (grade 4) required.
• GCSE in Maths (grade 3) is desirable.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience may adjust the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.
• Report data in Excel.
• Handle invoices for customers and suppliers.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4)

GCSE in Maths (grade 3)

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Summary

Duties will include accountancy tasks such as bookkeeping, creating Excel spreadsheets, and invoices. We will offer minimum apprentice wages to the candidates. However, the wages are negotiable for suitable candidates.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

Competitive wage offered

Check minimum wage rates

(opens in new tab)

Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 10.00am to 6.00pm.

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 20 January 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

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

• Day to day bookkeeping
• Reporting in Excel
• Customers and suppliers invoices

Where you’ll work

17 WESTMORELAND ROAD
THE HYDE
LONDON
NW9 9BW

Training

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

Training provider

FORUM FOR SUSTAINABLE NEW VENTURE

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels

(opens in new tab)

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 elevate 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 elevate 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 elevate 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

• AAT Diploma in Accounting Level 3
• Spreadsheets

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 3)

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
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills

About this employer

Nova Training College (NTC) delivers a range of academic accounting and business management courses for students of all ages. Nova Training College (NTC) aims to ensure that through high quality teaching and learning, our students gain the desired qualifications, obtain broad knowledge in their desired field, the relevant skills and experience to allow them to achieve the career goals.

After this apprenticeship

• The apprentices may be employed as full time employees after completion of apprenticeships

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FORUM FOR SUSTAINABLE NEW VENTURE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000001921

Apply now

Closes in 30 days (Thursday 25 December 2025 at 11:59pm)

Sign in with your GOV.UK One Login to apply.