Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship (Equal to 3 A Levels)
G&H Ilminster (Apprenticeship Provider is Richard Huish College, Taunton)
Full Time, starts September 2025
Launch Your Career in Accountancy with G&H
We are currently offering an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant Apprentice to join our professional and supportive finance team at G&H Ilminster. This structured 18-month apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for individuals seeking to develop a long-term career in accountancy.
You’ll gain hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting functions while studying towards a recognised qualification through Richard Huish College. This programme is designed to build both your technical capability and interpersonal skills, offering real exposure to how finance operates within a global business.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an integral part of the finance team, you will:
· Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
· Conduct regular ledger reviews and account reconciliations
· Support the implementation of finance policies and internal controls
· Help maintain and analyse standard costs, investigating variances where needed
· Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation
· Support a variety of day-to-day financial operations and administrative tasks
· Contribute ideas to support continuous improvement in the finance function
Ideal candidates will have the following;
· GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) essential
· GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) essential
· Achieved / Working towards A level or equivalent qualifications
· Strong numeracy and analytical skills, and be proficient in MS Excel
About the company
G&H is a leading photonics technology business headquartered in Ilminster, Somerset, with sites across the UK, USA, and Europe. We design and manufacture advanced optical components and systems used in demanding environments across multiple global markets. Our engineering and finance teams work collaboratively to drive innovation, quality, and performance.
For more information:
Richard Huish Apprenticeship Team: 01823 424603 apprenticeship@richuish.ac.uk
G&H Recruitment Team: 01460 712568 careers@gandh.com
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