Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Summary

The successful applicant will work towards their AAT Level 3 qualification while gaining real life accountancy experience in a variety of industries e.g. music, medical professionals and retail. These clients can be based anywhere in the UK or even abroad in some cases. There will certainly be a lot of experiences to draw from.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Pay may be negotiated and may increase after probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm (Could be flexible, possibly with 4-days per week i.e. 30-hours).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Saturday 1 August 2026

Duration

1 year 8 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

• Prepare source documents for computer entry by compiling, sorting and organising documents, resolving questionable data, setting daily priorities
• Maintain accounts systems for multiple companies by inputting sales and purchase ledgers
• Prevent erroneous entries by inputting voids and cancellations
• Update records by entering adjustments
• Complete bank reconciliation and prepare VAT returns
• Prepare management accounting information
• Prepare payroll
• General office duties, including but not limited to answering phone calls, emails, dealing with visitors

Where you'll work

York Eco Business Centre Amy Johnson Way Clifton Moor
York
YO30 4AG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

THE FERNANDES AND ROSARIO CONSULTING LIMITED

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, 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 be training towards the:

• Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard
• AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting including modules such as:
• Tax Processes for Businesses
• Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
• Management Accounting Techniques
• Business Awareness
• Functional Skills in maths and English, if required

More training information

• The apprentice will attend face to face training sessions with an experienced tutor at FAR Accountancy Training Centre in York (Mill Lane, Askham Bryan, YO23 3NU)
• Alternatively, the apprentice could adopt an Online-live training delivery where training will be delivered via Zoom
• The learner will be provided with study materials and guided training by FAR Training. They will be required to undertake exams while working towards the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting qualification
• There will also be an element of self-study assignments to be completed by the learner during their training
• Apprentices will receive training and mentoring in the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for their Level 3 apprenticeship both in the workplace and by training provider i.e. FAR Training

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4/C)
• Maths (grade 4/C)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

3 Other subjects (grade 4/C)

A Level in:

3 Subjects (grade 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
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Independence
• MS Office Knowledge
• Confidentiality