Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

Wage: £18,000 a year
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm with 1 hour lunch break
Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration: 1 year 3 months
Positions available: 1

Summary

Small but growing accountancy practice based in Farnborough seeking an Accounts Assistant Apprentice. A great opportunity for a motivated, organised individual to gain practical experience in accounts preparation, tax returns and payroll, while developing their career in a supportive environment.

Wage £18,000 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm with 1 hour lunch break 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Tuesday 1 September 2026 Duration 1 year 3 months Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

Record day-to-day financial transactions in accounting systems such as Xero, VT Transactions, and Sage Process fixed and variable payrolls on a weekly and monthly basis Prepare CIS returns Perform bank reconciliations Complete debtor/creditor reconciliations Assist in preparing Self-Assessment tax returns Assist in preparing company accounts Assist in preparing quarterly VAT returns Communicate with clients and manage accounting queries

Where you'll work

The Old Coach House83A Victoria RoadFarnboroughHampshireGU14 7PP

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

Training to be completed at First Intuition Reading

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4-9 (A*-C))Maths (grade 4-9 (A*-C))

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 skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative

About this employer

Local accountants and tax advisors. Helping small and medium sized family businesses. We service limited companies, LLPs, partnerships, sole traders and just tax return clients. We can provide a full range of services, from annual accounts, tax returns, bookkeeping, CIS and PAYE, VAT returns, buy to let property accounting, let property campaigns, capital gains tax returns and advice. We are also supporting MTD - Making Tax Digital on various software platforms. We are XERO Certified and can help businesses setup appropriate accounting procedures. We can create dedicated accounting reports from these packages

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

Company benefits

Free Parking Company Pension

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to further develop academically, with progression available to AAT Level 4 and ACCA qualifications