Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
Copytech UK Ltd Trading as Print On Demand
Peterborough (PE2 6XD)
Closes in 14 days (Monday 6 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 22 June 2026
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Summary
What it involves: Work in a finance team processing invoices, maintaining records, and reconciling accounts while studying for an AAT qualification with dedicated training.
Why apply: Earn a salary while gaining a recognised qualification, practical experience, and a strong foundation for career progression.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Salary could range from £8.00 to £10.85 per hour depending on candidates stage of their training.
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday - 9am - 5.30pm
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 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
- Preparing and posting accounting journals
- Reconciling bank accounts and balance sheet accounts
- Processing and reviewing purchase and sales ledger transactions
- Assisting with month-end and year-end accounting procedures
- Supporting the preparation of management accounts
- Monitoring cash flow and financial records
- Assisting with VAT returns and tax-related documentation
- Investigating accounting discrepancies and resolving queries
- Maintaining accurate financial records in accounting software
- Producing financial reports for managers
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and financial regulations
Where you'll work
Unit 9
Culley Court, Orton Southgate
Peterborough
PE2 6XD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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.
Training will be delivered face to face at Peterborough College.
It will consist of one full day a week of tutor led delivery.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9)
- Maths (grade 4-9)
AAT Level 2 - or equivalent accounting experience in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Strong communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy
- Collaboration
- Time Management
- Quick Learner
- Data Handling
- Microsoft Office
- Eagerness to Learn
- Reliable and Dependable
- Positive Attitude
- Self-motivated and Proactive
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Professional and Respectful
- Good Work Ethic
- Resilient
- Likes to take on new challenge
- Responsible and accountable
About this employer
Our team reflects a commitment to the vision of becoming and remaining the market leading provider of high quality, digitally produced books and content, with a passion for delighting our customers.
We strive for our customers to return to us again and again as their trusted print and production partner.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
After completing AAT Level 3, you may progress to:
- Assistant Accountant
- Accounts Technician
- Finance Officer
- Management Accounts Assistant
- AAT Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician
- Professional qualifications such as ACCA, ACA, or CIMA
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038366.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Monday 6 July 2026 at 11:59pm)