Accounts Apprentice
JOHN NEWTON & CO LTD
Tonbridge (TN9 1RH)
Closes in 10 days (Sunday 15 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 3 March 2026
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Summary
The apprentice will obtain the AAT L3 qualification within their apprenticeship, alongside their apprenticeship qualification. Working for a specialist supplier in the construction industry that has a 175 year history. Working with a team of 35 including a number of previous apprentices who have stayed with us.
- Wage
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£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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the office is open from 8:00 -5:30 Monday to Friday your hours will be worked between these times.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 months
- Positions available
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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
The apprentice will work in an accounts and operations team of 5 and have exposure to a wide range of business activities with a focus on accounts.
Trained by two former accounts apprentices who are now working toward ACCA and the Financial Director, a qualified ACA accountant with 18 years post qualification experience.
The role is office based, near the highstreet in Tonbridge.
You will have exposure to all of the accounts functions with a focus on invoicing and accounts payable.
You will obtain the AAT L3 qualification within their apprenticeship, alongside their apprenticeship qualification.
As an apprentice, you will study towards these within a classroom environment, utilising both printed and online resources which are included within your course. You will be supported by your tutors, and day-to-day activities will include invoicing and a dedicated Skills & Development Coach working with you throughout your apprenticeship.
Where you'll work
Unit 17-19
Sovereign Way
Tonbridge
TN9 1RH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
FIRST INTUITION SOUTH 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
As an apprentice, you will study towards these within a classroom environment, utilising both printed and online resources which are included within your course. You will be supported by your tutors, and a dedicated Skills & Development Coach working with you throughout your apprenticeship.’
The course is classroom-based in Maidstone.
More training information
www.fi.co.uk
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- maths (grade 4)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
About this employer
Trading as Newton waterproofing Systems Founded in 1848, and still family owned and run, we are the oldest and the largest independent designers and suppliers of guaranteed basement waterproofing systems in the country.
After this apprenticeship
A basis in accounts and business administration opens a lot of opportunities, including counting with an Accounting Professional qualification such as ACCA or ACA or working within business in a range of roles.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
JOHN NEWTON & CO LTD
David Hall
davidhall@newtonwaterproofing.co.uk
07813120013
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014202.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Sunday 15 March 2026 at 11:59pm)