Accounting Associate Apprentice Business Services (January 2027)

Summary

We are looking for an apprentice to join the January 2027 intake in our Business Services Team. This team of over 70, provides the full complement of outsourced services within the Financial Services sector. This is a great opportunity for those who want to start their career in accountancy, and study towards the AAT qualification.

Wage

£27,500 a year

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday between 9.15am - 5.15pm.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 January 2027

Duration

2 years 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

• To act as a trainee accountant in the Business Services Team, working with a wide range of Financial Services organisations
• Carry out all accounting work, in compliance with the firm’s and statutory procedures
• Prepare accounts, including consolidated accounts, from both manual and computerised accounting records
• Provide general accounting services and assistance to clients in the preparation of accounts, for example, preparing working papers
• Keep Seniors, Managers and Partners informed of the progress of the team’s jobs
• Budget for your time and keep costs within budget wherever possible

Where you'll work

130 Wood Street
London
EC2V 6DL

Training

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

Training provider

FIRST INTUITION LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

• Following the completion of AAT Level 3, you can then move on to study towards the AAT Level 4 qualification
• Training schedule has yet to be agreed, details will be made available at a later date

More training information

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English Language (grade Minimum Level 7/grade A)
• Maths (grade Minimum Level 7/grade A)

A Level in:

Any (grade 144 UCAS points)

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
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative