Junior Account Apprentice

Summary

Brand Accountancy is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an AAT Level 3 Junior Account Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in accounting who is keen to develop their skills, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and build a long-term career.

Wage

£15,600 a year

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

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

• Limited company accounts preparation
• Tax returns preparation (personal and business)
• Bookkeeping
• using software such as Quickbooks, Xero and FreeAgent- used for bookkeeping, VAT returns and accounts prep
• VAT returns
• Adhoc duties

Where you'll work

Bramley House 2a Bramley Road
Long Eaton
Nottingham
NG10 3SX

Training

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

Training provider

EMA TRAINING 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

Training will take place once a week in person at out Derby Hub (2 Siddals road, DE1 2PW)

You will be out on day release between 9am and 4pm 

More training information

The Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard includes 6 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process. 

Introduction to Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit) 
Principles of Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit) 
Management Accounting Techniques 
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements 
Business Awareness 
Tax Processes for Business 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs including maths and english (grade 5/C)

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
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working