Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Summary

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in tax and accountancy. Learning on an apprenticeship is a tried and tested way to gain hands-on experience, learning from professionals, whilst gaining an AAT industry-recognised qualification and earning a wage at the same time.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Apprentice minimum wage for the first 12 months, increasing to national minimum wage - age related thereafter.

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 6 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

The key duties of the post are as follows:

Recording receipts and payments
Completing and submitting tax returns
Communicate and liaise verbally and in writing between clients / visitors / enquirers and staff and interpret and respond clearly and effectively to spoken requests over the phone or in person, and to verbal or written instructions
Manage, organise and update relevant data using database applications
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the public
Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures
Adhere to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility
Booking in and confirming appointments in the diary
Plus, other duties consistent with the grade as directed

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

118-120 LOCKWOOD ROAD, HUDDERSFIELD, HD1 3QX
1 Wadsley Lane, Sheffield, S6 4EA

Training

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

College or training organisation

SOLVEWAY 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

Working towards the AAT Level 3 qualification with Solveway Apprenticeships as your training provider
For this role training will be through our LIVE on-line learning portal with a highly-qualified tutor
Training is typically one day a week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4+)
Maths (grade C/4+)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Tax Assist Accountants is a tax and accountancy service that reflects the way we all work today. Offering you expert business advice and support, delivered by friendly local teams as part of a dynamic national network. Many apprentices have worked for us over the years and all have gone on to successful careers in the Accountancy world.

http://www.taxassist.co.uk/accountants/huddersfield (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

After successful completion the apprentice could be considered for AAT Level 4 and beyond / career progression with the company

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