Accounts Assistant/Bookkeeper Apprentice

DSA BOOKKEEPING LTD

Herts (SG14 1JA)

Closes on Friday 13 November 2026

Posted on 28 September 2026

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Summary

To complete administrative duties, day-to-day bookkeeping work, and handle phone and client queries, while receiving 'on-the-job' training to support AAT apprenticeship studies.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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12 month apprenticeship.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00, Full-time, 35. hours per week

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 23 November 2026

Duration

1 year

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

  • Bookkeeping
  • Prepare VAT returns with training
  • Excel Analysis
  • Answering the phone and emails
  • Chasing information from clients
  • General Administrative tasks eg post, filing, scanning, uploading accounts

Where you'll work

Saxon House, 6a St Andrew Street
Hertford
Herts
SG14 1JA

Training

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

Training provider

SOLVEWAY 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

You will work towards the Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard, with training delivered by Solveway Apprenticeships alongside your role

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working

About this employer

At DSA Bookkeeping, we firmly believe that accurate books and records are the foundation of your business. DSA take care of all your financial administration, allowing you the time to focus on the other important aspects of your business.

https://www.dsabookkeeping.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

After successfully achieving the AAT Level 3 qualification, the candidate will be considered for the Level 4 AAT Apprenticeship training and/or the opportunity to progress to a more senior level with the firm and a career within accountancy.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

Caroline Coan

carolinecoan@solveway.co.uk

01438 567063

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055918.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 13 November 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.