Summary We are looking for an ambitious and highly organised individual to join our skilled and developing team as an Assistant Accountant. This is a unique opportunity to forge an accounting career in a unique environment with career progression whilst receiving first class training. A Levels desirable and applicants within a 20 mile radius preferable. Wage £18,000 a year Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Professional accounting technician (level 4) Hours Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Monday 20 October 2025 Duration 2 years 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 Providing support for the team of Accountants and Tax specialists whilst managing client requirements Supporting annual accounts, personal tax and corporation tax preparation Assisting with the preparation of P11d returns Preparing and reviewing tax computations Other related documentation for SME's and individuals Where you'll work First Floor 129 High Street Guildford GU1 3AA Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED Training course Professional accounting technician (level 4) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn Course contents Collate and analyse financial information, and show how that information can be used most effectively to support value creation within an organisation. Apply accounting principles and adhere to legislation to ensure records are accurate and compliant with law or company policy when delivering accounting activities, such as the financial accounting of single entities, limited companies or partnerships or management accounting activities for an organisation. Apply professional scepticism when undertaking accounting activities to inform and evaluate decision making on the content of true and fair accounts, being alert to conditions that may indicate possible misstatement of financial information due to error or fraud, establishing the facts sensitively and being aware of unconscious bias. Interpret financial information for accounting purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report or account for transaction or undertaking ratio analysis. Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices. Use software packages to assist with accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data. Deliver accounting tasks with a critical eye to transactions and trends, demonstrating a ‘right first time approach’. Use workload management principles to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, and manage time effectively. Use accounting information to add value to the organisation through use of data visualisations, analysis and interpretation, and communicate financial information in a way that facilitates understanding for non-finance stakeholders. Communicate accounting information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications. Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accounting tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion. Collate and analyse financial information, and show how that information can be used most effectively to support value creation within an organisation. Apply accounting principles and adhere to legislation to ensure records are accurate and compliant with law or company policy when delivering accounting activities, such as the financial accounting of single entities, limited companies or partnerships or management accounting activities for an organisation. Apply professional scepticism when undertaking accounting activities to inform and evaluate decision making on the content of true and fair accounts, being alert to conditions that may indicate possible misstatement of financial information due to error or fraud, establishing the facts sensitively and being aware of unconscious bias. Interpret financial information for accounting purposes, such as using judgement to determine the correct way to report or account for transaction or undertaking ratio analysis. Participate in or support others with quality improvement activities, for example the improvement of personal working practices. Use software packages to assist with accounting tasks in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data. Deliver accounting tasks with a critical eye to transactions and trends, demonstrating a ‘right first time approach’. Use workload management principles to plan, organise and prioritise own tasks, and manage time effectively. Use accounting information to add value to the organisation through use of data visualisations, analysis and interpretation, and communicate financial information in a way that facilitates understanding for non-finance stakeholders. Communicate accounting information through a variety of media to enable key stakeholders to understand what is required, considering the risks and benefits to the organisation of social media and other digital applications. Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver accounting tasks, recognising the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion. Training schedule Our office is in Guildford This is a full-time position and generally it will be 1-day per week for studying depending on the training schedule More training information ATT Level 4 Qualification, which includes: 2 core tax exams (Personal & Business Taxation) 3 computer-based exams (Law, Professional Responsibilities & Ethics, Principles of Accounting) 1 additional tax exam (from Business Compliance, Corporate Taxation, Inheritance Tax, Trusts & Estates, Value Added Tax) 2 years of relevant practical work experience An End Point Assessment (EPA) to prove competence Requirements Desirable qualifications GCSE in: Maths (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 IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Other requirements Skills we are looking for: A Levels desirable. A good working knowledge of Excel. An ability to communicate clearly, confidently and professionally with staff, and customers. Able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, an ability to be proactive and prioritise workload. Passionate about delivering on promises and fulfilling potential. Start date is flexible depending on applicant - asap preferable but not essential for the right candidate. About this employer Altitude is a fresh, young accounting and business advisory company whose passion is elevating SMEs and like-minded business owners enabling them to think tall and achieve their ambitions. Our goal is to go beyond your accounting, bookkeeping and tax requirements, by elevating your business through practical business planning and strategic positioning. http://www.increasealtitude.com (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship Further training and qualifications in tax and accounting. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: ALTITUDE ACCOUNTING LIMITED Anna Twaits anna@increasealtitude.com The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000342584.