Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Wage: £12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training course: Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm.
Start date: Monday 13 April 2026
Duration: 1 year 7 months
Positions available: 1

Summary

The successful applicant will work towards their AAT Level 2 qualification while gaining real-life accountancy experience in a variety of industries, e.g. music, medical professionals and retail. These clients can be based anywhere in the UK or even abroad in some cases. There will certainly be a lot of experiences to draw from.

Wage £12,480 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) This pay could increase after probation period subject to capability and negotiation. Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Hours Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.30pm. (Could be flexible with 4 days per week i.e. 30 hours). 30 hours a week Start date Monday 13 April 2026 Duration 1 year 7 months Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

Prepare source documents for computer entry by compiling, sorting and organising documents, resolving questionable data, and setting daily priorities. Maintain accounts systems for multiple companies by inputting sales and purchase ledgers. Prevent erroneous entries by inputting voids and cancellations. Update records by entering adjustments. Complete bank reconciliation and prepare VAT returns. Prepare management accounting information. Prepare payroll. General office duties, including but not limited to: answering phone calls, emails, and dealing with visitors.

Where you'll work

York Eco Business Centre Amy Johnson Way Clifton MoorYorkYO30 4AG

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 Record transactional data.Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.Record transactional data.Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Training schedule

You will be training towards the;

Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Standard &

AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting, including modules such as;

Introduction to Bookkeeping. Principles of Bookkeeping Controls. Principles of Costing. Business Environment.

Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)Maths (grade 4/C)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

3 Other subjects (grade 4/C)

A Level in:

3 Subjects (grade E)

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

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatienceIndependenceMS Office KnowledgeConfidentiality

About this employer

Atrium Accounts are based in York who offer a full range of accounting, tax and business services to small and medium sized businesses across the UK. Our clients range from small sole traders who need help with their year-end accounts, tax compliance and business strategy, to larger companies that have outsourced their entire finance function to Atrium who provide full time support.

https://atriumaccounts.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The next steps for the successful apprentice would be to complete the Level 3, level 4 and then level 7 apprenticeship. Atrium Accounts will no doubt support the right candidate in their learning journey.