Assistant Accountant apprenticeship - Stockton-on-Tees

Government jobs, apprenticeship; North East; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Reign Accounting is hiring an Accounts Assistant Apprentice who will study toward the Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3. The role is 37 hours per week with hybrid working and a start date of Friday 13 November 2026.

You will gain hands-on experience in bookkeeping, year‑end accounts for various client structures, VAT, and management accounts while using Xero, QuickBooks and Sage. You'll interact with clients to gather information, learn double-entry bookkeeping, and support senior

Qualifications

• Interest in accounting and studying toward the Level 3 apprenticeship.
• Ability to learn bookkeeping processes and accounting standards.
• Willingness to work with clients and handle financial data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients.
• Assist with year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and Ltd companies.
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and management accounts.
• Process bank reconciliations and maintain ledgers.
• Assist with personal and corporation tax computations.
• Communicate with clients to request information and resolve queries.
• Use Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and practice management tools.
• Support senior accountants with ad hoc tasks and client projects.

Skills

Bookkeeping

VAT Returns

Ledger Management

Accounting Software

Education

Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Summary

Reign Accounting are looking for a new Accounts Assistant Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3.

Wage

£24,004.50 a year

Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours Monday - Fridayworked flexibly around core hours of 9:30am to 3:30pm.

37 hours a week

Start date Friday 13 November 2026

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

• Prepare bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
• Assist with year end accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
• Support the preparation of VAT returns and management accounts
• Process bank reconciliations and maintain accurate ledgers
• Assist with personal and corporation tax computations
• Communicate with clients to request information and resolve queries
• Use accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and practice management tools
• Support senior accountants with ad hoc tasks and client projects

Hybrid working. If the work is done and your clients are looked after, we're not counting who's at a desk. Our office will be open for people to be in at least 3 times a week for collaboration and team building.

Time off

• 32 days off a year, rising to 37 with service. That's 31 days including bank holidays, plus your birthday on top, pro rata for a 30‑hour week
• We close between Christmas and New Year, and the days for that are already built into your allowance rather than taken out of it

Your career

• A role that's built to grow. We'll review its shape at six months, and there will be people to manage within your first several months
• Real progression as the practice grows, with no artificial ceiling on where you take it
• Study leave and support if you're still working towards qualification
• We cover your CPD and your professional body membership, so keeping your qualification current costs you nothing
• Direct access to the directors from day one, which is the fastest way to learn how a practice is actually run

Where you'll work

5 Rowan Oval

Sedgefield

Stockton-on-Tees

County Durham

County Durham

TS21 3BY

Training

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

Training provider

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

What you'll learn

• Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We're privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. As one of the UK's largest and longest-established apprenticeship and training providers, we're proud to help organisations and individuals unlock their potential, and make skills really work for them.

Upon completion of this 15 month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Assistant Accounts Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification.

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Administrative Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• IT Skills
• Number Skills
• Organisational Skills
• Patience
• Problem Solving Skills
• Teamworking
• Communication Skills

Other requirements

The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.

About this employer

We are a growing, client focused accountancy practice supporting a wide range of small and medium sized businesses with their accounting, tax, and advisory needs. Our team prides itself on delivering high quality service, building long term client relationships, and developing the next generation of accounting professionals.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.