Accountant assistant apprenticeship
ALPHA ACCOUNTANTS (LONDON) LIMITED
LONDON (SW6 5UA)
Closes on Thursday 1 October 2026
Posted on 18 August 2026
Contents
Summary
We are a vibrate firm of charted certified accountants, we are looking for an apprentice to join our team and help them gain their qualifications and earn money! Duties include: assisting the Accounts Assistant with posting sales invoices to the sales ledger and preparing accounting entries- such as journals.
- Wage
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£14,560 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: 09:00- 17:30
Tuesday: 09:00- 17:30
Wednesday: 09:00- 17:30
Thursday : 09:00- 17:30
Friday: 09:00- 17:30 with 1 day release
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 12 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
- Assisting the Accounts Assistant with posting sales invoices to the sales ledger
- Preparing accounting entries such as journals
- Managing transactional tasks such as employee expenses, supplier invoices, etc.
- Dealing with queries and supporting the month-end close process, including reconciling accounts
- Supporting the year-end financial statement preparation and statutory audit
- Assisting the team in coordinating the production of monthly and quarterly management accounts
- Liaising with other departments to maximise cost efficiencies and to gain business understanding
Where you'll work
585A FULHAM ROAD
LONDON
SW6 5UA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
FIRST RUNG LIMITED
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Training schedule
- Level 3 Assistant accountant
- Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Desirable qualifications
GCSE 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
- Number skills
- Logical
Other requirements
Note: If you do not have the desirable qualifications or work experience, First Rung can assist you with training and work experience opportunities. Please do not contact the employer directly— all enquiries must go through First Rung.
About this employer
WE ARE A YOUNG AND VIBRANT FIRM OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS, REGISTERED AUDITORS AND TAX ADVISORS, BASED IN LONDON, FULHAM SW6. OUR HISTORICAL AND CONTINUED SUCCESSFUL GROWTH HAS BEEN DOWN TO PROVIDING AN EXCELLENT PERSONAL SERVICE AND UNDERSTANDING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SMALL BUSINESSES, IN A COST-EFFICIENT MANNER. CONTACT US AND HAVE A FREE NO OBLIGATION CONSULTATION OVER A CUP OF COFFEE, DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS AND SEE HOW WE CAN HELP YOU. OVER 90% OF NEW CLIENTS HAVE COME FROM EXISTING CLIENT RECOMMENDATIONS
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- The successful candidate may progress onto further training or into employment
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
FIRST RUNG LIMITED
Sabreena
svalydon@firstrung.org.uk
07495464797
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048739.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 1 October 2026