Summary We are a small accounting practice dealing with bookkeeping, payroll and taxation for local businesses and individuals.We are looking to recruit an apprentice to train in all aspects of accounting, whilst working towards an AAT or ATT qualification. All the staff have been trained within the organisation and have been with us for many years. Wage £18,200 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Salary reviewed in March each year Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Hours Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm 35 hours a week Start date Monday 8 September 2025 Duration 1 year 1 month 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 Payroll operation & Auto enrolment Online bookkeeping with Clearbooks, Xero Quickbooks etc. VAT returns Making Tax Digital Basic accounting reconciliations Customer support Where you'll work FIRST FLOOR 1 THE CLOCK HOUSE BRIZE NORTON ROAD CARTERTON OX18 3HN Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE Training course Accounts or finance assistant (level 2) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) 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 Delivery model: Work-based training with your employer Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week) Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being Level 1 Functional Skills in English (7 days at college, if required) Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work Qualifications included: Level 1 Functional Skills in English (if required) AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship End Point Assessment: Knowledge Test - Integrated • Interview Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: Maths & English (grade A C / 9 - 4) 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 Organisation skills Customer care skills Administrative skills Number skills Team working Initiative Other requirements Office is in the centre of Carterton with a bus stop right outside. Please apply as soon as possible for this role. Should the right candidate be found prior to the closing date, then the vacancy may be closed early. Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session: Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus. This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions. As a new Apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session, please call us on 01235 216216. Qualification checks: By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible. The National Minimum Wage (NMW) for Apprentices is £7.55 per hour from April 2025. This applies to 16 - 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over during the first year of their apprenticeship. After this, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies. The Wage for apprentices applies to both time spent on the job plus time spent training. About this employer A small friendly accounting practice with five staff started in 2003. Specialising in supporting small to medium sized businesses in West Oxfordshire http://www.shiltonaccounting.co.uk (opens in new tab) Company benefits 28 days paid holiday. After this apprenticeship The successful candidate could go on to ACCA qualification. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE Mike apprenticeships@abingdon-witney.ac.uk 01235216216 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000325754.