Apprentice Accountant

Summary

We are looking for an accounting apprentice to join us and learn the basics of accounting. You will work closely with our senior accountants and assist them with tasks such as bookkeeping, preparing invoices, reconciling accounts and preparing reports. You will also study for a professional qualification in accounting while working with us.

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Pay will be competitive and dependent on experience etc.

Accounts or finance assistant (level
2)

Monday to Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Friday, 9.00am - 3.30pm.

36 hours a week

Tuesday 1 September 2026

1 year

1

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

• Perform data entry and maintain accurate records of financial transactions.
• Process invoices, payments and expenses in a timely manner.
• Reconcile bank statements and other accounts.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports and statements.
• Assist with tax compliance.
• Support the senior accountants with any other accounting duties as required.

6 St Georges Square, Portsmouth, PO1 3EY

HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE

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Course contents

• 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.

Training will take place one day per week with Havant and South Downs College at the Havant Campus. There will also be regular visits to the workplace and review meetings with the work based trainer.

If candidate already has A Level Accounts or a specific Business A Level/Level 3 qualification, they may be able to start straight onto the Level 3 AAT.

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

A Level in:

Business or Accounts (grade c)

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
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Willing to learn and grow

We are a small to medium accountancy practice based outside of Gunwharf in Portsmouth. We operate across many industries, but more recently have found a niche in hospitality and construction.

We see ourselves more of an extension of a client's team rather than an external service provider, and due to this approach we build strong and lasting relationships across our client base.

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• Performance bonus.
• Private medical insurance.

To progress to AAT Level 4, then into Chartered if desired.

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HAVANT AND SOUTH DOWNS COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC.

Closes on Friday 31 July 2026