Summary Working in an accounting practice, input information from invoices and bank statements using Excel spreadsheets and accounting programs. Prepare information for VAT returns, filing, emailing, analysing information and preparing schedules of tasks to complete. Wage £13,741 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 to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. 35 hours a week Start date Saturday 1 November 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 Working in an accounting practice Input information from invoices and bank statements Using Excel spreadsheets and accounting programs Prepare information for VAT returns Filing, emailing, analysing information Preparing schedules of tasks to complete Where you'll work UNIT 20 105 HOPEWELL BUSINESS CENTRE HOPEWELL DRIVE CHATHAM ME5 7DX Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider MID-KENT COLLEGE Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) 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 This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship. Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: Atleast 5 including Maths and English (grade A* - C / 9-4) Desirable qualifications Other in: AAT Level 2 (grade Merit) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Problem solving skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Team working About this employer Our accounting services include: Starting a Business Taxation and Tax Planning Payrolls Company Secretarials Bookkeeping & Accounting After this apprenticeship To become a valued member of the team completing wide range of accounting tasks. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: MID-KENT COLLEGE The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000344177.