Accounting Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity to start your accountancy career within a busy accounting practice in Bristol. We are keen to attract people who are eager to grow with the practice, work hard and have a fun attitude to work. You will learn both accountancy skills and general business skills as well as completing AAT qualification through an apprenticeship.

Wage

£17,000 a year

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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

Monday 7 July 2025

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

Working on multiple clients
Assisting with bank reconciliations
Assisting with purchase ledger data entry
Assisting with sales invoicing
Assisting with payroll enquiries
Dealing with telephone calls and correspondence from clients
General administrative tasks required for smooth running of practice
To collate client records as required – This may be physical filing of records or electronic scanning of records
To undertake any further additional duties as agreed with the line manager from time to time consistent with the nature of the post

At Level 3:

Assisting with month-end accounting procedures
Assisting with self assessment returns
Assisting with bookkeeping and VAT returns
Assisting with payroll administration
Dealing with telephone calls and correspondence from clients
General administrative tasks required for smooth running of practice
To collate client records as required - This may be physical filing of records or electronic scanning of records
To undertake any further additional duties as agreed with the line manager from time to time consistent with the nature of the post

Where you'll work

Unit 4 Corum 2, Corum Office Park
Crown Way, Warmley
Bristol
BS30 8FJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

FIRST INTUITION SOUTH LIMITED

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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 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.

Your training plan

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Apprenticeship estimated to begin in September 2025
Travel to Bristol (BS1 6PL) to attend courses
Attending courses roughly every 1-3 months

More training information

First Intuition offers a wide range of courses and apprenticeships including AAT, ACCA, ICAEW. Our expert tutors and team have a wealth of knowledge and experience in accountancy training
We will plan your course with the help of you and your employer to provide a bespoke approach that fits with you and your employer

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 Subjects including Maths and English (grade 4-9)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Flexibility
Positive Outlook

About this company

Whittock Consulting Limited is a successful and rapidly growing accountancy practice based in Warmley, Bristol. Services offered range from bookkeeping for sole traders, management accounting right up to part time Finance Director work and business law services. Our client portfolio comprises a variety of businesses from start-ups to £17m turnover businesses.

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Company benefits

Pension Plan Paid Holiday Potentially a full time position on completion of apprenticeship

After this apprenticeship

Potentially a full time position on completion of apprenticeship

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