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 (opens in new tab) Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm 35 hours a week Start date Monday 29 September 2025 Duration 1 year 6 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 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 you'll work 100 College Road Harrow HA1 1BQ Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. College or training organisation FIRST RUNG LIMITED Your 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. Your training plan 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) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship 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 company Euro Ashfords LLP is an accountancy practice based in Harrow, Wanstead and Central London covering all of London and its suburbs. Established practice with over 25 years of experience 4 Partner firm - mainly ACCA Qualified Registered Auditors and Chartered Certified Accountants After this apprenticeship The candidate can choose to either progress into further training or full-time employment Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: FIRST RUNG LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278610.