Accounts Assistant Apprentice
NASA CONSULTING LIMITED
Portishead (BS20 7AN)
Closes in 7 days (Thursday 12 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 25 February 2026
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Summary
Nasa Accountants, an independent firm of accountants based in Portishead, is seeking to recruit and train an individual to be an Accounts Assistant. The company provides professional accountancy services to individuals and companies across the UK with a focus on owner-managed SME clients.
- Wage
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£14,722.50 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Pay will start at national minimum wage for apprentices and will be reviewed regularly. Increases will be given for good development and continued good performance.
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday – Friday 0900 – 1700 with a half hour lunch break.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 30 March 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
- Full time, based in Portishead Kestrel Court with regular travel to our Bristol Office
- Being the first point of contact for clients who come into our Portishead Office
- Assist with client bookkeeping
- Corresponding with clients, tax authorities and other team members
- Company Incorporations and Directorship Appointments
- Registration and deregistration of tax schemes (VAT, Payroll, CIS etc)
- Assist in the preparing of Payroll and RTI filings
- Assist in the preparing of VAT returns
- Assist in the preparation of company yearend accounts and corporate tax returns
- Assist in the preparation of personal tax returns
- Assist in advising clients on accounting software and general requirements
- Working with senior colleagues on client management
- Ad hoc administration tasks for the company internally, such as bookkeeping and arranging sales consultations
Where you'll work
B 7
Kestrel Court
Portishead
BS20 7AN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
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
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Assistant Accountant Level 3
- Carrying out routine financial activities and support for businesses and organisations of all types and sizes
- City of Bristol College (College Green)
- Day Release
Full training will be given at our offices in both Portishead and Central Bristol, travel will be expected.
Employees are given continuous training.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 5)
- Maths (grade 5)
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
- Number skills
- Team working
- Non judgemental
Other requirements
The dress code is smart casual in the office as we have clients regularly walk in and regular client meetings.
About this employer
NASA Accountants was established in 2006 and is a general practice. Most of our clients are small to medium sized and we pride ourself on our one-to-one client relationship.
After this apprenticeship
We are keen for staff to progress at NASA. Further study would be available to the right candidate through AAT to Level 4. In the longer term, we would look to train a successful candidate to be a Chartered Accountant through ACCA.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
Business Partnership Onboarding Team
apprentice@cityofbristol.ac.uk
01173125250
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000017689.
Apply now
Closes in 7 days (Thursday 12 March 2026 at 11:59pm)