Assistant Accountant Apprentice

ORANGESTRIPE OUTSOURCING AND ACCOUNTANCY LIMITED

Cirencester (GL7 1LF)

Closes on Sunday 22 February 2026

Posted on 7 January 2026

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Summary

This is a Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship role- split 80/20 between working and learning with the employer gaining valuable hands on skills, and learning & gaining qualifications with Solveway Apprenticeships!

Wage

£14,723 a year

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£14,722.50 - £18,000 for the first 12 months, raising to at least the national minimum wage after

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Thursday 8.45am- 5.00pm Fridays 8:45am- 4pm

38 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 February 2026

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

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Answer all telephone calls on behalf of clients, send emails and details to clients
  • Upload all supplier invoices into Auto entry for all appropriate clients. (for various clients)
  • Match Bank payments and receipts on client accounts
  • Bank reconciliation for allocated clients
  • Responsible for Post and emailing to client & shredding all documents
  • Credit control for allocated clients
  • Assist and understand VAT returns
  • Enter Salary Journals for allocated clients
  • Keep a log of all new learning (CPD)

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good numerical and analytical skills
  • Willingness to learn and develop within an accounting role
  • Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
  • A positive attitude and proactive approach to tasks
  • Strong work ethic with a loyal and reliable approach to work
  • Confident and outgoing personality, comfortable answering calls and speaking with clients
  • Good communication skills and the ability to use common sense and initiative
  • Motivated, ambitious, and keen to learn through an apprenticeship route
  • Practical mindset with an interest in hands-on learning rather than purely academic study
  • Comfortable working in a small, close-knit team within a friendly office environment
  • Interest in accountancy support work (this role does not involve auditing)
  • A-level in maths is preferred

Where you'll work

214
Watermoor Point Watermoor Road
Cirencester
GL7 1LF

Training

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

Training provider

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Training will be one day a week and we provide live online learning options delivered by our qualified AAT tutors
  • We provide full support with a work coach to ensure you have a positive and successful experience on the apprenticeship programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 6)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Maths (grade A-C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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 employer

OrangeStripe is a specialist outsourcing provider supporting businesses with accountancy, tax, bookkeeping, payroll, and wider back-office services. With over 30 years of industry experience, the team works closely with clients to deliver accurate, efficient, and cost-effective financial support, allowing businesses to focus on what they do best.

Founded to support small and growing businesses, OrangeStripe offers a personal, one-to-one service backed by deep expertise. The business is overseen by experts who bring over 35 years of experience and ensure high standards of integrity and accuracy across all client work. With offices in Cirencester and Birmingham, OrangeStripe supports clients nationwide and prides itself on being a friendly, knowledgeable, and professional team to work with.

https://www.orangestripeoutsourcing.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

On job training and ongoing professional development.

After this apprenticeship

  • Clear opportunities for career progression within the firm, including going on to study AAT Level 4

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007428.

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Closes on Sunday 22 February 2026

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