Apprentice Assistant Accountant

Summary

An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant Apprentice to join our professional team at Wellington Motors. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a career in Accountancy. We value progression and are looking for someone wishing to pursue a career in Accountancy.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday 8.30am- 5.30pm 1-hour lunch break

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

At Wellington Motors we are offering an accounts apprentice role within our team. You will need to be prepared to train and learn in a busy, professional office environment.

Typical duties will include:

General administration to support the team
Preparation of accounts
Working as part of a team to provide excellent service to our clients

Where you'll work

SUMMERFIELD WAY
CHELSTON BUSINESS PARK
WELLINGTON
SOMERSET
TA21 9JE

Training

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

College or training organisation

RICHARD HUISH TRUST

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

As well as on the job training you will attend Richard Huish College for one day per week and work towards the following:

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Standard
Apprenticeship Diploma
Functional Skills in maths and English (if applicable)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE 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
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Ideally applicants will have a Full UK Driving licence / alternatively be close to taking their test.

About this company

Here at South West Nissan, we build a bond with customers old and new because we provide high quality cars with a personalised service. The team are all Nissan experts, many having been part of South West Nissan for a number of years. We are extremely proud of our highly trained sales people, vehicle technicians, customer service representatives and Motability experts, who help us deliver outstanding levels of customer service in all areas of our business.

https://www.southwestnissan.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

We provide staff with a wide range of benefits including a car benefit scheme and a company pension.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the AAT Level 3, you will progress to AAT Level 4 and will then have the opportunity to study for the ACCA qualification
As you progress through your career, you will take on more responsibility, eventually building up to looking after a portfolio of your own clients

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RICHARD HUISH TRUST

Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeship@richuish.ac.uk

01823 424603

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328038.

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Closes in 22 days (Friday 18 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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