Assistant Accountant Apprentice
BIDWELL ACCOUNTANCY LIMITED
Buckinghamshire (MK14 6GD)
Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 June 2026
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Summary
Are you looking for a career in Accountancy? Bidwell Accountancy are looking for an Apprentice Assistant Accountant to join their growing business. With close mentoring support, the successful candidate will gain accountancy training with great career prospects.
- Wage
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£16,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Annual Salary
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm (30 Minute Lunch Break).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Sunday 4 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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
Main Responsibilities:
- Maintaining effective relationships with clients
- Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly year-end limited liability, partnership, and sole trader accounts
- Preparation and review of VAT returns
- Preparation of Corporate and Personal Tax returns
- Maintain and update Xero accounting specialist software
- To carry out various administrative tasks as required
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We advise you to submit your applications early to prevent disappointment.
Where you'll work
Unit 103, Milton Keynes Business Centre
Foxhunter Drive
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK14 6GD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
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
As part of their Apprenticeship, the successful candidate will complete off-the-job training; dedicated learning that takes place during paid working hours and focusses on developing the skills and knowledge needed for the role. This includes structured activities such as workshops, online learning, shadowing, and practical training, ensuring they gain the full competence required to excel in the position while contributing effectively to the organisation.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 9-4)
- English (grade 9-4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organised
- Computer literate
- Proficient with MS Office
- Numeracy skills
- Communication skills
- Professionalism
- Approachable
- Personable
Other requirements
Predicted grades will be accepted. However, any offers made will be conditional, pending actual grades. Salary range will be £16000 - £18000 dependent on skills and experience.
About this employer
An accountancy practice with a difference. With our head office based in Linford Wood, we are the accountancy practice with a difference. We couldn’t be further from the image of old accountants, who produced mountains of paperwork and equally big accounting bills. If you have ever been confused by your accounts, then it’s time to try something very different. Our aim is to make accountancy accessible and to make it work for you. We make good use of the latest technology to ensure your business is always up to date, that you have the most effective financial systems, and can see into the future! We’ll be on your side every step of the way, by helping you form clear goals and planning how your business can best meet them.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Opportunity to progress within the organisation and gain further AAT qualifications for the successful candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Cat Brown
Apprenticeships@mkcollege.ac.uk
01908 637056
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039902.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 11:59pm)