Summary
The role will provide the opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in accountancy to start their career. It will enable you to develop your accountancy and taxation knowledge and experience working within an accountancy practice. The role will be varied and you will be provided with 'on-the-job' training to support your apprenticeship studies.
Wage
£14,723 a year
Subject to change after 12 months to National Living Wage
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Wednesday 24 September 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
* Bookkeeping in the office
* Preparation of VAT returns for review
* Preparation of accounts for review (includes unincorporated and incorporated entities)
* Preparation of personal, partnership and company tax returns and computations for review
* Completion of jobs as efficiently as possible
* New client set-ups
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
* 6B, Brand Street, Hitchin, SG5 1HX
* 12 STATION ROAD, LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, SG6 3AU
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOLVEWAY LIMITED
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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.
Training schedule
Gaining the AAT Level 3 (AQ2022) qualification via the Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship.
Studying the following modules:
* FAPS - Preparing Financial Statements
* MATS - Management Accounting Techniques
* TPFB - Tax Processes for Businesses
* BUAW - Business Awareness
Training is via our live online learning portal, typically one day a week. Supported by a qualified tutor and work coach to ensure the successful completion of your apprenticeship.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 4)
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
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Initiative
Other requirements
Have a full drivers licence and access to a car. Be able to commute between the Letchworth and Hitchin location.