AI, Accounting & Data Apprenticeship

Wage: £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday between 9.00am - 5.30pm.
Start date: Saturday 1 August 2026
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 1

Summary

This role is open to all, including high school leavers, first year college students and college leavers. Undertaking a range of duties within an accountancy practice, the role will suit a hard-working, ambitious candidate who wishes to work, earn and gain a qualification. The apprenticeship course can be discussed further.

Wage £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday between 9.00am - 5.30pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Saturday 1 August 2026 Duration 1 year Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

We are a small firm of qualified Accountants, providing a variety of compliance-based services, which include statutory accounts, tax returns, payroll, VAT, along with other services relating to the preparation of management accounts and dealing with HMRC regulatory issues. We have a varied portfolio of clients trading as sole traders, partnerships, limited companies and charities.

Duties will cover day-to-day office duties such as:

Preparation of Accounts Tax Returns Tax Calculations Bookkeeping Payroll VAT Other general office admin duties

Where you'll work

72 CARDIGAN STREETLUTONLU1 1RR

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 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

As an Apprentice, you will complete an apprenticeship of your choosing at Level 3, which only requires GCSE's or equivalents The apprenticeship will be completed via the Online Classroom platform, in addition to at the workplace

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 7)

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

Skills

IT skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsTeam working

About this employer

We are an accounting firm based in Luton town centre and assist our clients with compliance and tax.

http://www.durranico.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to grow within the company We are looking for someone who is interested in forging a longer-term career with us, and we would hope the right individual could progress into a managerial role after a few years