Apprentice Assistant Accountant

MCPHERSONS LTD

ENGLAND (BN1 4ST)

Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 June 2026

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Summary

Are you a proactive and ambitious individual who has a strong interest in building a career in accounting and finance? McPhersons Ltd is looking for a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprentice who has the desire to develop their skills further and join their small accountancy practice as a trainee accountant.

Wage

£21,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Office hours, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. Ideally, seven hours per day for three days (9am to 5pm with an hour for lunch) plus three hours one day (9am to 12pm). Six hours per day for four days will also be considered.

30 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to build their skills and experience under the direct supervision of the company director and will receive extensive on-the-job training as well as support through an appropriate study package studying to attain their Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship.

What you will gain

  • Practical, hands-on experience within a professional finance environment.
  • Support and development opportunities towards achieving relevant finance qualifications.
  • Build confidence and resilience while working under pressure in a dynamic, high-volume setting.
  • Work as part of a friendly, collaborative, and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Bookkeeping: Processing day-to-day income, expense and cash book entries; reconciling bank and supplier statements; managing sales and purchase ledgers and other control accounts.
  • Software Management: Processing client records accurately using QuickBooks, Xero and other accountancy software.
  • VAT returns: Preparing VAT returns from bookkeeping records.
  • Payroll: Processing weekly, four-weekly and monthly payrolls.
  • Financial Reporting: Helping prepare both management and statutory accounts for a range of -sole traders, partnerships and limited companies.
  • Tax Return Compliance: Helping prepare personal and business tax returns.
  • Record-keeping: Compiling paper and/or electronic files of working papers to ensure a robust paper trail for all financial statements, tax returns, etc.
  • Administrative Support: Assisting with general office administration, including meeting and greeting clients, filing, responding to emails, answering the phone, and supporting the team to meet client expectations and deadlines as required.
  • Continuous Study: Actively pursuing a recognised professional accounting qualification, balancing work duties with study requirements and making timely and consistent progress in formal studies.

Who you will be

  • Someone who is ambitious, driven and enthusiastic.
  • Someone who is flexible and collaborative with a willingness to embrace change and the ability to adapt to new ways of working.
  • Someone who can work independently, take responsibility and be proactive.
  • Someone with the willingness to contribute outside the scope of their role, to support their colleagues and the business.
  • Someone with the ability to remain calm under pressure and prioritise conflicting and demanding deadlines.
  • Someone who acts with honesty, openness and with integrity at all times.

Where you'll work

CITIBASE BRIGHTON
95 DITCHLING ROAD
BRIGHTON
ENGLAND
BN1 4ST

Training

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

Training provider

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 6)
  • Math (grade 6)

A Level in:

Math/Business Studies or Finance (grade 100 +)

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
  • Inclusive
  • Reliable
  • Friendly
  • Proactive
  • Punctual
  • Able to multi-task
  • Good telephone etiquette

Other requirements

  • 100+ A-Level (or equivalent), ideally including Maths, Business Studies or Finance, are essential.
  • Candidates who are looking to work towards their AAT2 may be considered if they have completed A-Level (or equivalent), Maths, Business Studies or Finance; plus GCSE Maths and English, grade 6 or above, AAT4 candidates may also be considered for this role.
  • This is an 18-month apprenticeship.
  • This role is office based with some attendance at Brighton Met East as required.
  • The role will start on successful recruitment, and the apprenticeship course will begin in October 2026.
  • Applicants MUST BE resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK.
  • Applicants WILL NOT BE eligible to apply if they have already achieved a qualification which is equal to or higher than the apprenticeship standard on offer.
  • Applicants MUST BE resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study.
  • Applicants MUST BE committed to the learning and stay to the end of the apprenticeship.

About this employer

McPhersons Ltd is a small accountancy practice dealing mainly with local owner/family-managed businesses and individuals with investment and/or rental income. The apprentice would be part of a very small team working under the direct supervision of the company director (ACCA qualified). The office has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, while still being peaceful and quiet.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, the possibility to continue with the next stage of accountancy training, either AAT or possibly ACCA will be considered.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038369.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 7 July 2026 at 11:59pm)