Assistant Accounts Apprentice

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; Warmley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is hiring an Assistant Accountant Apprentice in Warmley. In this role, you will support financial and accounting activities while developing practical skills under experienced finance professionals. Your responsibilities will include processing transactions, assisting in financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

This role offers a great pathway into a finance career with a structured training program alongside hands-on experience. Ideal for those looking to enter the accounting field with a commitment to learning and growth.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Ability to work with financial data accurately.
• Eagerness to learn and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly and year-end financial reporting.
• Process financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation of VAT returns and tax computations.
• Support the preparation of management accounts and financial statements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Reconciliation

VAT preparation

Communication with stakeholders

Tools

Financial and accounting software

Job description

As an Assistant Accountant Apprentice, you will provide support to both internal and external stakeholders in carrying out financial and accounting activities within an organisation. Working closely under the guidance of experienced finance professionals, you will develop practical knowledge while contributing to key finance tasks.

Salary will be discussed further at Interview

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

37.5hrs Monday to Friday 9am -5pm less 30 mins for lunch

37 hours a week

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands‑on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As an Assistant Accountant Apprentice, you will support internal and external customers in managing financial and accounting activities within an organisation. Working under the supervision of experienced finance professionals, you will assist in preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations.

This apprenticeship provides a structured pathway to a career in finance, with opportunities for progression into professional accounting roles.

Typical Duties Include:

• Assisting with monthly and year-end financial reporting.
• Processing financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Reconciling bank statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting in the preparation of VAT returns and tax computations.
• Using financial and accounting software to record and analyse data.
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts and financial statements.
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, including anti‑money laundering.
• Assisting with audits and control account reconciliations.
• Communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
• Maintaining financial records and ensuring data accuracy.
• Using digital systems securely to protect financial data.
• Keeping up to date with changes in finance regulations and accounting best practices.

Where you’ll work

UNIT 2
ST IVEL WAY
WARMLEY
BS30 8TY

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

After this apprenticeship

The pathway for the successful applicant would be to commence the AAT qualification under the apprenticeship scheme whilst developing skills and progressing their role within the firm.