Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Summary

A Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship role: The role will provide the opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in accountancy to start their career.

Wage

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

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Salary range is £14,722.50 - £16,000

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (breaks to be confirmed).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 28 August 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

You will largely be working on:

Bookkeeping
VAT
Accounts preparation projects
Assist in some of the day-to-day functions that are essential to keeping the office running smoothly

The role will provide the opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in accountancy to start their career. It will enable you to develop your accountancy and taxation knowledge and experience working within an accountancy practice. The role will be varied, and you will be provided 'on-the-job' training to support your AAT apprenticeship studies.

Where you'll work

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES BUILDING
MAMMOTH DRIVE
WOLVERHAMPTON SCIENCE PARK
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV10 9TG

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

Assistant Accountant - Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard (A level).

This is to gain a Level 3 AAT qualification. This Apprenticeship role is split 80/20 between working and earning with the employer gaining valuable hands-on skills, and learning & gaining qualifications with Solveway Apprenticeships. Training is classroom based at our training centre in Hitchin, one day a week. Further training details will be made available at a later date.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4-9)
Maths (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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

A full DBS check will be required.

About this company

Founded in July 2010, UK Landlord Tax is a specialist accountancy firm dedicated exclusively to supporting landlords. The team provides expert tax advice and compliance services tailored to the unique needs of property investors—whether they’re planning for retirement, focused on generating income, or thinking long-term about passing assets to the next generation. With deep expertise in property tax and a client-first approach, UK Landlord Tax helps landlords navigate ever-changing tax rules, market shifts, and personal circumstances with confidence and clarity.

https://uklandlordtax.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

After successfully achieving the AAT Level 3 qualification, the candidate can go on to complete the Level 4 AAT Apprenticeship training, with a view to further professional qualifications. There is the opportunity to progress to a more senior level with the company and a career in accountancy.

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