Summary
As an Apprentice Bookkeeper, you will be part of our client accounting team, supporting business owners by maintaining accurate financial records and delivering reliable information. You will work within Xero and related software to record transactions, reconcile accounts, process VAT returns, and assist with month-end and year-end reporting.
Wage
Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday excluding bank holidays 9am – 6pm
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 12 January 2026
Duration
1 year 7 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
As a trainee accountant you will work as part of a team assisting with clients’ accounting needs.
This position involves a number of different aspects including:
· Record financial transactions accurately within Xero and other accounting software
· Maintain and balance ledgers, ensuring accuracy and compliance
· Record disbursements, recharges, prepayments, and accruals correctly
· Reconcile bank accounts, general ledgers, and control accounts on a regular basis
· Create and reconcile sales and purchase invoices
· Add and reconcile payroll journals, ensuring PAYE and salary payments are matched
· Prepare and reconcile VAT returns
· Prepare supplier payment files and assist with payment processing when required
· Communicate with clients to request information and explain accounting matters clearly
· Answer client and prospective client calls in a professional and helpful manner
· Ensure client queries are acknowledged within four hours of initial contact
· Support the wider team with administrative and project-based tasks as needed
Where you'll work
655 Milton Keynes Business Centre
Foxhunter Drive
Linford Wood
Milton Keynes
MK14 6GD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD
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
You will undertake the “Assistant Accountant” Apprenticeship, with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme.
You will receive support from both the employer and the training provider to complete and achieve your Apprenticeship and will be given time to study during the week on a day release basis.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 3 Other subjects (grade 9-4 (A-C))
* English (grade 9-4(A-C))
* Mathematics (grade 9-4 (A-C))
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
Maths,Business Studies,Economics or related (grade A-E)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Time Management Skills
* Prioritise and meet deadlines