Overview
The Level 3 Accountancy Apprentice will support the team in day-to-day accounting tasks while studying towards the AAT Level 3 Accounting apprenticeship. This role provides hands-on experience in a professional finance environment and is designed to build a solid foundation in core accounting principles and practices.
Wage
£14,560 a year
Hours
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (35 hours a week)
Start date
Saturday 1 November 2025
Duration
1 year 3 months
Positions available
1
What you’ll do at work
* Timely collation of data from a range of sources to maintain financial and accounting records using various software.
* Assist in preparing monthly and year end reporting and tax calculations along with calculating payrolls.
* Training in anti-money laundering will be provided to ensure compliance.
* Various financial administrative tasks to be undertaken.
* Liaise with clients (with support) to provide key information.
* Continual development will be monitored and supported.
Where you’ll work
225 London Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9QU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from work for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
East Sussex College Group
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
What you’ll learn
* 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, 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.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in English & Maths (grade C / 4 or above or equivalent).
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
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
Maintaining confidentiality is a fundamental requirement of this role
About this employer
We are an accountancy firm with more than 30 years’ experience. We undertake book-keeping, accounts preparation, corporation and personal tax, payrolls and tax advice. We believe in great teamwork and support staff to achieve their career goals. Our environment is rewarding and our ethos is to work hard to achieve our Company Objectives.
http://www.peterlawson.co.uk (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
* Potential permanent full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
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Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 7 October 2025 at 11:59pm). Sign in with GOV.UK One Login to apply.
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