Summary An exciting opportunity to work for a comprehensive accounting and taxation business. As part of your role, you will be assisting with Vat returns, scanning post, answering the phone and much more. If you are interested, apply today! Wage £16,000 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, with 1 hour for lunch. 35 hours a week Start date Friday 1 May 2026 Duration 1 year 3 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 The role would initially be: Payroll Construction Industry Scheme Assisting with Vat returns Xero accounting software Hubdoc software IRIS accounting software Scanning post Answering the phone Assisting clients with queries Phone calls to HMRC with Queries Progressing to: Cash accounting Personal Tax returns Preparation of Accounts Accounting journals Pension declarations Filing Accounts at Companies House Filing Corporation Tax returns Payroll, Accounting and tax related tasks with full training to be provided Personal Specification: Must have at least a 5 in GCSE Maths and English Full UK Drivers' Licence would be useful Professional appearance and conduct Strong attention to detail Good communication skills Where you'll work 9 SCIROCCO CLOSE NORTHAMPTON ENGLAND NN3 6AP Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider STARTING OFF LIMITED 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 Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship Remote training delivery Onefile VLE 6 hours of dedicated training time every week Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 5/B) Maths (grade 5/B) 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 Problem solving skills Presentation skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Creative Initiative About this employer Accountancy Firm Company benefits Pension scheme 28 days holiday including bank holidays After this apprenticeship Possible full-time permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: STARTING OFF LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016260.