Accounting Apprentice

Wage: £14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Start date: Monday 5 October 2026
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Summary

An exciting new apprenticeship based within a highly regarded business. This role will be to work under the guidance of our finance and administration team to gain a level 3 qualification in Accounting.

Wage £14,560 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. 35 hours a week Start date Monday 5 October 2026 Duration 1 year 6 months Positions available 1

What you'll do at work

Processing submitted timesheets for invoicing Weekly pay run, Invoice raising and bookkeeping Chasing clients for outstanding invoices Own all HR & Payroll Systems updates including new starters, leavers, transfers, salary changes and other changes as requested by the HR Team Administer the process for new employees, for example, prepare contracts, offer letters, and process all pre-employment checks Assisting with regular management information reports

Where you'll work

Dns House 382 Kenton RoadHarrowMiddlesexHA3 8DP

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

Training provider:

First Rung Limited

Training to be provided:

Level 3 Assistant Accountant (AAT) Level 2 Bookkeeping Any other relevant training on the job

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)Romanian (grade 4)

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

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skills

About this employer

Our visionTo be the most innovative, technology driven firm with a focus on training and development for our clients and our team, to become the destination of choice for business advice & accounting services.

After this apprenticeship

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

The candidate can choose to either progress into further training or full-time employment following successful completion of the apprenticeship.