Bookkeeping & Accounts Apprentice

Summary

As a Bookkeeping & Accounts Apprentice, you will gain valuable hands-on experience while working closely with accounting professionals, providing assistance with daily bookkeeping tasks, financial reporting & analysis. You will be involved in maintaining financial records, processing transactions and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Wage

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

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (flexible).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 21 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

This apprenticeship offers not only practical experience but also the potential for career advancement within the organisation. If you're enthusiastic about numbers and possess strong attention to detail, we encourage you to apply.

What you’ll do at work:

Assist with daily bookkeeping tasks, including data entry and reconciliation of accounts.
Process invoices, payments, and maintain accurate records of transactions.
Collaborate with senior accountants to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
Provide administration support to the accountancy team as needed.
Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders.
Using Xero accounting software.

Where you'll work

ARISTON HOUSE
ALBANY ROAD
GATESHEAD
NE8 3AT

Training

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

College or training organisation

SKILLS NORTH EAST 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

An apprenticeship includes regular training with your training provider, Skills North East Ltd. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Established in 2005, Rumi Accountants (Ariston Accountants) offer a range of accounting and financial services, including bookkeeping, tax planning, payroll, and audit support. They cater to both individuals and businesses, helping clients managing finances, ensure compliance and optimise tax efficiency. Their focus is on providing expert, personalised financial advice and services tailored to client needs.

https://www.ariston-accountants.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Progression within the company.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SKILLS NORTH EAST LIMITED

Dawn Fish

dawn@sne.org.uk

0191 2504596

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000329154.

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Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 15 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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