Trainee Accountant - AAT Apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Exeter is looking for a motivated individual to join as an apprentice in accountancy. This role includes hands-on experience and professional training, with the potential for career progression to become a fully qualified accountant. Over the course of this apprenticeship, you'll acquire essential skills in finance, supported by a structured training program.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with financial information queries.
• Skills in double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards.
• Experience using financial tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Support the investigation of financial information queries.
• Record and analyze financial data.
• Assist with producing accurate financial information.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Financial accounting software

Job description

Summary
We wish to recruit a bright individual looking for an apprenticeship in accountancy, with the opportunity to ultimately become a fully qualified accountant. This is a great opportunity to join a growing dynamic firm, providing excellent training and longer-term career opportunities.

Wage
£17,500 a year

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours 37.5 hours per week, 5 days, 9am - 5pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date
Tuesday 16 September 2025

Duration
1 year 7 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

Where you'll work

Courtenay House
Pynes Hill
Exeter
EX2 5AZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD

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.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you'll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills
About this employer
Griffin are a firm of Devon accountants based in Exeter and Honiton, focused on providing expert advice and a truly first class service to our clients. We look to bring a fresh approach to accountancy and have embraced the latest technology in the sector, enabling our clients to have greater control and flexibility over their finances. We take the compliance burden away, so our clients can focus on running their businesses and above all else we strive to provide excellent service and adopt a proactive approach to anticipate their needs.

https://www.griffinaccountancy.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD

Victoria

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The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332125.
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Closes in 28 days (Saturday 16 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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