Assistant Accountant (L3 AAT) Apprenticeship

GOLDEX INVESTMENTS LTD

GRAVESEND (DA13 9LN)

Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 8 January 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity, to complete an Accounts Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship. The successful candidate will be looking to develop their knowledge in accounting in a fast-growing business. You will be recording, processing and reconciling the petty cash accounts, plus more.

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
40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, shift pattern 09:00 - 17:30.

40 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

Duties:

  • Entering and reconciling any paid out/petty cash receipts from stores, including contacting store managers for any missing receipts and passing information to payroll/HR as required
  • Recording, processing and reconciling the petty cash accounts
  • Liaise with staff to request receipts prior to the generation and submission of deduction reports to payroll
  • Recording and processing the monthly refunds and liaising with staff to request receipts prior to generation and submission of deduction reports to payroll
  • Assisting the accounts team with monitoring the stores daily banking including monitoring of any variances and missed banking
  • Posting cash banking entries onto accounts software and reconciling bank accounts on a monthly basis
  • Maintaining accounts with energy suppliers including obtaining and submitting meter readings, reviewing bills and dealing with any ad-hoc queries
  • Completing daily administration duties, including scanning, filing, minute taking and date entry in accordance with company policies and industry standards
  • Using 20% of working hours for off the job studies which you responsible for organising and managing

How you can impact the business:

  • Your communication manner will ensure the smooth operation of stores
  • Your timekeeping skills will ensure that all maintenance and supplier issues are dealt with in a timely manner
  • Your high standards will ensure that all day-to-day administration duties are completed to the best standard possible
  • Your observations will be innovative, practical and ever growing with the business

Due to office location - Please ensure that you can attend in a safe and timely manner.

Where you'll work

WARWICK HOUSE
PARK CORNER ROAD
SOUTHFLEET
GRAVESEND
DA13 9LN

Training

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

Training provider

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING 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

Level 3 Assistant Accountant standard, which includes:

  • Level 3 AAT Assistant Accountant Certificate 
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed

More training information

CMS Vocational Training are recruiting apprentices for our employer partners all year round.

CMS offers apprenticeships with reputable companies in areas such as Accountancy, Human Resources, Learning & Development, Childcare, Health and Fitness, Business Administration, and Leadership and Management.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

IT (grade 4 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Good attendance record
  • Adaptable
  • Self Motivated

Other requirements

Due to Office location – Please ensure that you can attend in a safe and timely manner.

About this employer

Goldex Investments Ltd is a fast-growing organisation with multiple diverse brands. These include: Goldex Sales and Lettings, Goldeggs Properties, Goldex Marrakech, Workspace by Goldex, Goldex Coastal Breaks, Goldex Gym, Goldex Beauty, Costa Coffee and Kaspa’s Desserts.

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

Company benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave. Free drink from Costa Coffee whilst at work 50% off food from Costa Coffee whilst at work 15% off Goldex Coastal Breaks 15% off Goldex Marrakech Discounted Goldex Fitness gym membership 

After this apprenticeship

Potential progression to a permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship for the right person.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

C.M.S. VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007531.

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Closes in 19 days (Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 11:59pm)