Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Summary

The role will provide the opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in accountancy to start their career in accountancy. The role will be varied and you will be provided 'on-the-job' training to support your AAT apprenticeship studies.

Wage £14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course Assistant accountant (level
3)

Hours Monday
- Friday 9.00am- 5.00pm 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date Wednesday 25 March 2026

Duration 1 year 6 months

Positions available 1

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

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

Assistant accountant (level
3)

You will largely be working on bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation projects but will also assist in some of the day to day functions that are essential to keeping the office running smoothly.

• Bookkeeping in the office
• Prepare VAT returns for review
• Preparation of accounts for review (includes unincorporated and incorporated entities)
• Preparation of personal, partnership and company tax returns and computations for review
• Completion of jobs as efficiently as possible
• New client set ups including the preparation of client engagement letters and 64-8s as instructed

Kings House, Home Park Estate Station Road Kings Langley WD4 8LZ

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 elevate 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.

Gaining the AAT Level 3 (AQ2022) qualification

Studying the following modules:

• ITBK - Introduction to Bookkeeping (An additional module for any candidate who hasn't completed a Level 2 AAT qualification)
• FAPS - Preparing Financial Statements
• MATS - Management Accounting Techniques
• TPFB - Tax Processes for Businesses
• BUAW - Business Awareness

• GCSE in English (grade
  4)
• GCSE in maths (grade
  4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Whether a business is at a start-up, growth or established stage, ongoing advice and health checks are essential for stakeholders to keep meeting their objectives and run a successful business. Our personable, hands-on approach from the team at the Hemel Hempstead office gives our clients the ongoing support they need. From the sole trader business to the SME Limited company, our team has the experience and knowledge to work with you, keep you compliant and offer current and practical advice when opportunities arise.

• There is the opportunity to progress onto AAT Level 4, then onto a more senior level with the firm and a career within accountancy

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC.

Closes on Tuesday 24 March 2026

After signing in, you'll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.