Accounts assistant apprentice

The role will provide the opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in accountancy to start their career. It will enable you to develop your accountancy and taxation knowledge and experience working within an accountancy team. 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) Salary review every AprilHours Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (half hour unpaid lunch break).Friday, 9.00am - 2.00pm.1 day in college during term time. 35 hours a weekTuesday 9 September 2025 Duration 1 year1 WorkMost of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience. What you'll do at workChecking and posting purchase invoices using a variety of accountancy software Raising sales invoices and credit notes Data analysis Reconciliation of accounts Processing payroll Preparation and posting of salary journals General administration Assisting Senior Bookkeeper and Management Accountant with VAT Returns, Month End and Year End Tasks Where you'll workTrainingApprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices. Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary. Plan and review accounting and finance tasks. Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications. Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks. Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data. Record transactional data. Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices. Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary. Plan and review accounting and finance tasks. Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications. Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks. Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data. Your training planAccounting Technician Level 2. 1 day a week, based at Petroc, Barnstaple Campus. The apprentice will be working towards the AAT qualification. Starting at level 2 with the prospect of progressing to Level 3 and beyond. In addition, there will be in house training on various accountancy software platforms. Beginner to Pro in Excel: Financial Modelling and Valuation course. RequirementsGCSE in: Maths (grade 4/C) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They canadjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. SkillsLogical Initiative Non judgemental About this companyThe Accounts Shop is a small friendly team offering bespoke accounting services to a wide variety of clients. Ranging from a forager in Cornwall, high-end luxury florist in London, medical cannabis research companies, loan litigators and property developers. We really cater for all and offer accounts functions specifically tailored to the clients individual requirements. Company benefitsAnnual profit share bonusFree On-site Parking After this apprenticeshipProgression to the higher levels of the AAT qualification. The contact for this apprenticeship is: PETROC The reference code for this apprenticeship isVAC1000324050. Apply nowCloses on Friday 15 August 2025 When you apply, you’ll be asked to sign in with a GOV.UK One Login. You cancreate one at the same time as applying for this apprenticeship.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-07-22