Summary
We're offering an exciting Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship where you'll gain real-world finance experience while studying towards a recognised qualification. You'll work alongside experienced finance professionals, learning how to prepare accounts, and complete outsourced bookkeeping services - all while being supported in your development.
Wage
£13,741 to £22,222.20, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
35 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 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
* Prepare accounts
* Processing payroll
* Outsourced bookkeeping
* Administrative duties
Where you'll work
RAILEX BUSINESS CENTRE
CROSSENS WAY
SOUTHPORT
PR9 9LY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SOUTHPORT EDUCATION GROUP
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
* Training will take place at Southport College
* Day release within term time
* Some class content may be in the evenings, depending on the timetable
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 5)
* Maths (grade 5)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
About this company
Forshaws are one of the UK's leading firms of Medical Specialism Accountants with over 40 years experience of providing dedicated personal service to the medical profession. A Senior Member of AISMA (the Association of Specialist Medical Accountants), we act for over 100 practices nationwide. Our General Practice client list is as varied as our expertise; from manufacturers to multi-million pound companies and the independent retailer around the corner.
http://www.forshaws.org.uk (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
* Once AAT is complete there is scope to go on to complete ACCA
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
FORSHAWS ACCOUNTANTS LTD
Laura Clarke
Laura.Clarke@forshaws.org.uk
01704215450
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000066238.
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Closes in 21 days (Friday 13 June 2025 at 11:59pm)
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