Accounts Assistant Apprentice (Newton Abbot)

Getting In Limited; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Accounts Assistant Apprentice to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience while studying for a Level 3 AAT qualification. You'll be involved in recording financial transactions, processing payroll, and assisting with tax returns. The apprenticeship combines valuable hands-on experience with formal education, ensuring you develop essential skills in bookkeeping and accounting. If you're eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Studying for Level 3 AAT apprenticeship qualification in accounting.
• Gaining valuable work experience alongside the tax team.

Responsibilities

• Recording financial transactions using software like Xero and Sage.
• Producing draft sets of accounts ready for review and approval.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Number skills

Team working

Education

Level 3 AAT apprenticeship qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

Job description

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Accounts Assistant Apprentice (Newton Abbot)

Apply From: 09/03/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by EXETER COLLEGE

Employer

Peplows Chartered Accountants

Vacancy Description

We are looking for an apprentice to join our growing firm from April 2025 onwards. Studying for Level 3 AAT apprenticeship qualification will provide the fundamentals of bookkeeping and accounting. It is a fully funded course involving day release to Exeter College.

However, the real value of an apprenticeship undertaken at Peplows is the time gaining valuable work experience alongside the rest of the tax team. Experience may also be gained in accounting and bookkeeping. The exact duties and responsibilities of the position will vary according to the location and department.

Typical duties include:

1. Recording financial transactions using a variety of software including Xero and Sage.
2. Collating and processing tax information to provide a draft tax return for review and approval.
3. Producing draft sets of accounts ready to be reviewed and approved.
4. Processing payroll and Pension Auto Enrolment.
5. Processing correspondence for clients, HMRC and other third parties.
6. Further duties and responsibilities of similar level as required.

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Accounts Assistant Apprentice (Newton Abbot)

Employer Description

Peplows is an independent firm of Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants and Business Advisers which has been providing effective business solutions to SMEs in the South West and beyond for over 80 years.

Vacancy Location

King St Newton Abbot UK TQ12 2LG

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000307938

Key Dates

Apply From

09/03/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-03-21 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-04-16 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

You will attend Exeter College 1 day a week per term time to work towards your Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship.

Learning Provider

EXETER COLLEGE

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Number skills, Team working

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