Trainee Accounts Apprentice
WHITINGS LLP
St. Neots (PE19 8EP)
Closes on Tuesday 28 July 2026
Posted on 22 April 2026
Contents
Summary
The role will provide the opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in accountancy to start their career in accountancy. The role will be varied, and you will be provided 'on-the-job' training to support your AAT apprenticeship studies.
- Wage
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£15,600 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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Monday- Friday
9am- 5pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 29 July 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
You will be responsible for undertaking high quality accounts preparation services for a range of business clients, including sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
The apprentice will support the finance function within the organisation and carry out a range of accounting activities appropriate to an AAT Level 3 Assistant Accountant role.
1. Client Accounts
- Setting up new accounts file and listing books received, noting any missing information
- Processing client records to draft accounts stage
- Completing file sections and cross referencing schedules
- Completing work programmes and administration paperwork
- Processing transactions using Cloud software (Xero/Quickbooks/sage etc.)
2. VAT
- Set up new section in VAT file and check all client records received
- Processing client records to draft VAT return
- Complete VAT return form when checked
- Communicate with client when VAT return is complete and submit to HMRC
3. General
- Undertake general administration tasks
- Effectively communicate with colleagues within the organisation to promote teamwork across the group and assist in the development of internal relationships
- Identify and meet personal job-related training as required
- Provide assistance in terms of general and specific support to
- Partners and managers as required
- Undertake other reasonable work activities as determined by the Partners and managers
- Undertake appropriate training to ensure CPD criteria is met
Desired skills and personal qualities
- Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail
- Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Well organised, able to manage deadlines and prioritise workload
- Professional, proactive attitude with a commitment to professional development
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Skills & Attributes
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong IT skills: experience with Xero, QuickBooks or similar software is advantageous
- Ability to adapt quickly to new systems, software and regulatory changes
- Confidence in taking responsibility for technical work appropriate to the role
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team
Where you'll work
Phoenix House
2 Phoenix Park, Eaton Socon
St. Neots
PE19 8EP
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
Gaining the AAT Level 3 (AQ2022) qualification.
Studying the following modules:
- ITBK- Introduction to Bookkeeping (An additional module for any candidate who hasn't completed a Level 2 AAT qualification)
- FAPS- Preparing Financial Statements
- MATS- Management Accounting Techniques
- TPFB- Tax Processes for Businesses
- BUAW- Business Awareness
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
- 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
Whitings LLP is a partner owned established accountancy practice based in the market towns of East Anglia, supporting individuals start or purchase, run, grow and exit their own SME business. We also help the owners behind these businesses, and other private clients, with their personal taxes and other aspects of their wealth creation and protection.
After this apprenticeship
- There is the opportunity to progress onto AAT Level 4, then onto a more senior level with the firm and a career within accountancy
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOLVEWAY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027248.
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Closes on Tuesday 28 July 2026
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