Summary
The CFO Centre, part of the global CFO Centre Group and Liberti Group, is expanding rapidly and we require an energetic and passionate Accounts Assistant to join our team based at our Head Office in Swindon. This exciting opportunity will suit an individual who wishes to work in a team focused, collegiate, dynamic business environment.
Wage
£16,575 a year
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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, 30-minutes lunch.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Wednesday 1 October 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Key Responsibilities:
* Post incoming/outgoing payments across multiple entities
* Generate/prepare weekly payment runs, for review/sign off
* Add Accounts Payable invoices to accounting system
* Daily bank monitoring and updating for outgoing payments
* Bank reconciliations
* Running reports/downloads from accounting system
* Assist with accounts inbox
* Use our bespoke billing platform
* Provide holiday cover for other areas of the business
* Other ad hoc tasks
Where you'll work
BARBURY HOUSE
STONEHILL GREEN
WESTLEA
SWINDON
SN5 7HB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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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
College or training organisation - New College Swindon.
Your training course - Assistant Accountant, equal to Level 3 (A level).
More training information
Course contents:
* AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting- AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting Standard
* Knowledge - General Business, Understanding your organisation, Ethical Standards
* Skills - Communication, Using Systems and Processes, Personal Effectiveness
* Behaviours - Teamwork, Personal Development, Professionalism, Customer focus
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C)
* maths (grade 4/C)
Other in:
Accounting (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Number skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Good Excel Skills
* Able to work to deadlines
* Open, honest and friendly
About this employer
Employer Description about the Company that will be shown on the Advertisement The CFO Centre Group is the No.1 provider of part-time Chief Financial Officer services in the UK and globally and has regional operations in 92 locations across 13 countries.
http://www.cfocentre.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Holiday entitlement: 25 days PLUS Bank Holidays.
After this apprenticeship
Opportunity to learn and develop skills in wider accounting team(s).
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NEW COLLEGE SWINDON
Kirsty Quittelier
kirsty.quittelier@newcollege.ac.uk
07564576155
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000338980.
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Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 10 September 2025 at 11:59pm)
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