Accounting Associate Apprentice Business Services (September 2026)

Wage: £25,500 a year
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday between 9.15am - 5.15pm.
Start date: Monday 7 September 2026
Duration: 2 years 6 months
Positions available: 3

Summary

We are looking for apprentices to join the September 2026 intake in our Business Services Team. This team of over 70, provides the full complement of outsourced services within the Financial Services sector. This is a great opportunity for those who want to start their career in accountancy, and study towards the AAT qualification.

Wage £25,500 a year Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday between 9.15am - 5.15pm. 35 hours a week Start date Monday 7 September 2026 Duration 2 years 6 months Positions available 3

What you'll do at work

To act as a trainee accountant in the Business Services Team, working with a wide range of Financial Services organisations Carry out all accounting work, in compliance with the firm’s and statutory procedures Prepare accounts, including consolidated accounts, from both manual and computerised accounting records Provide general accounting services and assistance to clients in the preparation of accounts, for example, preparing working papers Keep Seniors, Managers and Partners informed of the progress of the team’s jobs Budget for your time and keep costs within budget wherever possible

Where you'll work

130 Wood StreetLondonEC2V 6DL

Training

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

What you'll learn

Course contents 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 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 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 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 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

Following the completion of AAT Level 3, you can then move on to study towards the AAT Level 4 qualification Training schedule has yet to be agreed, details will be made available at a later date

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (grade Minimum Level 6/grade B)Maths (grade Minimum Level 6/grade B)

A Level in:

Any (grade 120 ucas points)

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

Skills

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsTeam workingInitiative

About this employer

At Buzzacott, more than 600 people work together under one roof at our office in St Paul's, London, making us the largest single office accountancy firm in the UK. We're big enough to display deep knowledge over a range of specialisms, but small enough to understand the power of personal connections.

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After this apprenticeship

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

When your training ends, we will continue to help you develop, providing the same opportunities and challenges given to all Buzzacott team members. Continued career progression is supported with a view for further study towards the ACCA after completion of the AAT As we are all in the same office, you will get to know everybody in the Firm and have the opportunity to shine from day one