Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading accountancy team as an Assistant Accountant Apprentice, where you'll gain hands-on experience while working closely with professionals. Contribute to vital tasks including VAT returns and financial record keeping, while enjoying structured training towards an Assistant Accountant Level 3 qualification. Ideal for those seeking a rewarding career in accountancy.

Benefits

On-the-job training

Future progression to AAT Level 4

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE qualifications in English and Maths.
• Willingness to learn in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Support general administration and prepare VAT returns.
• Work collaboratively to provide excellent client service.
• Record and analyze financial data accurately.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4/C)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4/C)

Job description

• English (grade 4/C)
• Attention to detail

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
£14,918.80 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 9am - 5pm with a 30-minute lunch break.
37 hours 30 minutes 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 assistant accountant apprentice role within our team. You will need to be prepared to train and learn in a busy, professional office environment.

Typical duties will include:

• General administration to support the team, including taking telephone calls and passing on messages
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Preparation of accounts
• Working as part of a team to provide excellent service to our clients

Where you'll work

PITT FARM
MUXBEARE LANE
UFFCULME
CULLOMPTON
EX15 3BY
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)

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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

As well as on the job training you will attend Richard Huish College for one day per week and work towards the following:

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Standard

More training information

The start date is open to negotiation for the successful candidate. Successful candidates will need to consider transport to and from the employer and the training venue, particularly if you rely on public transport.

Requirements
Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C)
• Maths (grade 4/C)

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
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical

About this company
Oakleys is a small team of accountants, catering for a mix of trades, however, specialises in agriculture and rural business. As an apprentice, you'll work closely with the rest of the team and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

https://www.oakleysaccountants.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship

• Future prospects are good for the right candidate; Upon successful completion of the AAT Level 3, we will consider progression to AAT Level 4 and further qualifications
• As you progress through your career, you will take on more responsibility, eventually building up to looking after a portfolio of your own clients

Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RICHARD HUISH TRUST

Apprenticeship Team

[e-mail]

01823 424603

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331467.
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Closes on Friday 29 August 2025

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