Summary Start your career in accounting with this excellent apprenticeship! Gain practical skills and earn while you learn towards your Level 3 qualification. Help reconcile invoices, issue customer invoices, track employee payments, and record financial transactions — all while building a strong future in finance. Wage £13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Hours Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. 35 hours a week Start date Monday 10 November 2025 Duration 1 year 6 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 AAT Examinations: the firm expects the candidates to keep having good attendance to their AAT courses and become qualified Statutory accounts preparation (completing the right documentation from financial records for submission to HMRC) Tax returns (for individuals as well as small and large companies) VAT returns Bookkeeping (using the following software: QuickBooks, Sage) Manging Pay Roll accounts Filing Client data protection practices Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Using Commerce Clearing House (CCH) - as part of the progression to apprenticeship In addition to the above duties and responsibilities, once good communication and Microsoft Office skills are demonstrated, the trainee will be required to offer support with office administration tasks such as: Answering phone calls Replying to emails Keeping all files up to date Providing information to new clients Booking appointments Where you'll work 333 EDGWARE ROAD THE HYDE LONDON NW9 6TD Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider FIRST RUNG LIMITED Training course Assistant accountant (level 3) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) 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 Level 3 Assistant Accountant Level 2 Bookkeeping Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: Maths (grade 4) Desirable qualifications GCSE in: English (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 Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Initiative Non judgemental Other requirements Note: If you do not have the desirable qualifications or work experience, First Rung can assist you with training and work experience opportunities. Please do not contact the employer directly — all enquiries must go through First Rung. About this employer At Spearmans, our journey began with a simple mission - to bring clarity, confidence and personalized care to every clients financial world. Founded by a team of experienced accountants with a passion for growing businesses and individuals, we've built our reputation on trust, precision and long term partnerships. From humble beginnings to becoming a trusted name in accountancy, our focus has remained the same: helping you make informed decisions, stay compliant and achieve your financial goals with ease. Today Spearmans stands as a modern forward thinking firm blending traditional values with innovative solutions https://www.spearmansuk.com/ (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship The candidate can choose to either progress into an AAT Level 4 or full-time employment. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: FIRST RUNG LIMITED Sabreena marketing@firstrung.org.uk 07495464797 The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329014.