Summary
An interesting AAT level 3 apprenticeship supporting the Head of Finance with a wide range of accounting and admin tasks. The role provides great hands-on experience in core finance processes, ensuring accurate financial records and supporting wider business operations.
Wage
£15,600 a year
After successfully passing probation period, employees qualify for profit-related pay bonus which is paid quarterly in arrears.
Training Course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
4 days per week (30 hours), 8:30 am to 5 pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch break.
Start date
Monday 1 December 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. Youll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Accounts Receivable / Sales Ledger
* Raise sales invoices
* Support credit control activities (chasing overdue debts)
* Allocate customer payments
* Submit customer statements at month-end
Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger
* Process supplier/purchase invoices and credit notes
* Check invoices against the purchase order log & submit for approval
* Assist with supplier payment runs & supplier statement reconciliations at month-end
Bank & Cash
* Complete daily bank reconciliations & assist with month-end bank reconciliations
* Verify and record employee expenses
* Manage vehicle lease payments & administration, under supervision
Month-End & Reporting Support
Assist the Head of Finance with pre-payment, fixed asset & control accounts reconciliations & journals, under supervision (training will be provided).
General Admin
* Maintain filing systems (electronic & paper)
* Assist with the handling of finance queries from suppliers and customers, under supervision
Where you’ll work
UNIT B/3 ASHVILLE PARK THORNBURY BRISTOL BS35 3UU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
Training schedule
Training and Qualification Level
* Assistant Accountant Level 3
* Carrying out routine financial activities and providing support for businesses and organisations of all types and sizes
* City of Bristol College (College Green)
* Day Release
What you’ll learn
Course contents
* Assist with the investigation and response to financial information queries.
* Record and analyse financial data using the organisations 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 elevate 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.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in Maths and English (grade 5+ along with 3 other GCSEs)
A Level in AAT (grade Level 2)
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
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Prioritising skills
* Following business processes
* Multi-tasking
* Independent working
About this employer
Dantek are a statutory compliance business who specialise in the prevention and control of legionnaires disease. We help businesses solve the problems water can cause in the built environment. We are an owner-managed family business who understand the importance of balancing work and home life. We get results by working as an effective and highly dedicated team of 42 focused on finding solutions and building long-term relationships with our customers.
http://www.dantekenvironmental.co.uk
Company benefits
Modern offices with parking. Breakroom with tea/coffee etc, provided and free fruit. Holiday buy-back scheme.
After this apprenticeship
Full-time employment.
The contact for this apprenticeship is
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is
VAC1000345558
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Closes in 17 days (Friday 31 October 2025 at 11:59pm). Sign in with your GOV.UK One Login to apply.
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