Summary
The Apprentice will provide finance and administrative support to clients in the preparation of their VAT returns.
Wage
£19,500 a year
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Over 18 years £10.00 per hour Over 21 years £12.20 per hour
Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours Monday to Friday between 9am to 5:30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 28 July 2025
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
* Ensuring all queries on clients' bookkeeping are resolved.
* Ensuring invoices are filed and referenced correctly.
* Inputting clients' invoices and bank transactions on Sage 50 in line with the VAT regulations.
* Reconciling Sage 50 bank, trade debtors and trade creditors.
* Producing and submission of VAT returns by filing deadlines.
* Answering incoming calls from clients.
* Preparation and submission of monthly CIS returns and contractor statements.
* Internal invoicing to clients on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Where you'll work
1st
Floor
87/89 High Street
Hoddesdon
EN11 8TL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE
Your training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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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
Working towards completing level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard. Work-based learning with attendance at Hertford Regional College Broxbourne campus once per week to complete the level 3 AAT Diploma.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4-9)
* Maths (grade 4-9)
Other in:
Accounting (grade Pass)
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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Team working
* Good time keeping
* Good work ethic
* Willing to learn
* Proactive
* Well presented
Other requirements
Long periods on the computer. Parking is not provided on site.
About this company
A Infantino & Co are a firm of accountants who provide the following services to clients: - Bookkeeping - VAT returns - CIS returns - Personal tax returns - Company Accounts - Company corporation tax - Company secretarial services - Payroll
http://www.ainfantino.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
There will be opportunities for progression and a permanent position subject to performance.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HERTFORD REGIONAL COLLEGE
The Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeship@hrc.ac.uk
01992411572
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326573.
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Closes in 23 days (Monday 14 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
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* We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
* Watford, Hertfordshire, Bristol, Gloucestershire, UK
* We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
* Watford, Hertfordshire, Bristol, Gloucestershire, UK
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