Assistant Accountant Apprentice
MAYFLOWER ACCOUNTANCY & TAX LIMITED
Bedfordshire (LU5 6DE)
Closes in 11 days (Saturday 5 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 August 2026
Contents
Summary
Join Mayflower Accountancy and be part of a forward-thinking team where innovation meets integrity. With a strong focus on client relationships, tech-driven solutions, and professional growth, it's an exciting place to shape the future of finance while making a real impact every day.
- 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 - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 20 September 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
- Support with day to day financial activities, including data entry and bank reconciliations.
- Assist in producing month end management accounts and year end financial statements.
- Help prepare and submit VAT returns and contribute to basic tax computations.
- Work closely with colleagues and clients to ensure accurate, timely financial information.
- Use accounting systems and digital tools to maintain high quality records.
- Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality in all aspects of your work.
Where you'll work
Unit A
Angel Business Centre
Toddington
Bedfordshire
LU5 6DE
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 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
AAT Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship qualification, plus on the job training.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 4)
- English (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Microsoft Office Proficient
- Numeracy Skills
- Strong Communicator
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable
- Results Driven
- Proactive Approach
- Eager to Learn
- Customer Focused
Other requirements
As part of their Apprenticeship, the successful candidate will complete off the job training—dedicated learning that takes place during paid working hours and focuses 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.
About this employer
We are an accountancy practice based in Toddington, Bedfordshire, supporting clients not only locally, but right across the UK. We are involved with most aspects of accountancy and tax that impact individuals and small businesses. As such, we aim to bring comprehensive and impactful advice to those who work with us and deliver services to an impeccable standard. Coupled with the delivery of a whole host of compliance services, our main difference is that we are forward-looking. The activities we specialise in are those which help clients plan to meet their personal and professional goals.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
We would like to encourage candidates to further their studies beyond the AAT and seek a charter, which we will aim to sponsor. Successful candidates can aspire to progress to a client manager / financial controller position, where they will gain a comprehensive set of technical and soft skills, with responsibility over their own portfolio of clients.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Julie Jeffery
Apprenticeships@mkcollege.ac.uk
01908 637056
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049610.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Saturday 5 September 2026 at 11:59pm)