Summary
This could be your route to an exciting professional career in finance and accounting. You will need to enjoy all aspects of finance and have a practical approach. The ideal candidate will need to be flexible, have a positive outlook and be a driven individual.
Wage: £13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices. Check minimum wage rates.
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3). Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, 35 hours a week. Start date: Monday 13 October 2025. Duration: 1 year 6 months. Positions available: 1.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. Youll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What youll do at work
* Bookkeeping - maintenance of client records on excel spreadsheets and Sage Accounts, including sales and purchase invoice controls, receipts and payment analysis, bank reconciliations and VAT reconciliations
* Assist in preparation of company accounts preparation of various working papers, maintenance of client files and reporting to seniors at the agreed stage of completion
* VAT - preparation of quarterly VAT Returns for small size companies under the supervision of seniors
* Payroll preparation of monthly payroll
* Liaise with clients to ensure record delivery and accounts information in a timely fashion/manner
* General administration - Provide general support to Senior Accountants where necessary
Where youll work
100 College Road, Harrow, HA1 1BQ.
Training: Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. Youll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: FIRST RUNG LIMITED.
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3).
What youll learn
* 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 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) Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard
* Functional Skills English (if required)
For the assistant accountant, the qualification required is:
* AAT Advanced Diploma in Accounting
* AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
* GCSE or equivalent in: English (grade 4), Maths (grade 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
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
Depending on your qualifications and experience you could be offered a different apprenticeship.
About this employer: Euro Ashfords LLP is an accountancy practice based in Harrow, Wanstead and Central London covering all of London and its suburbs.
After this apprenticeship, the candidate can choose to either progress into further training or full-time employment.
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