Assistant Accountant apprenticeship - Stockton-on-Tees
Reign Accounting
County Durham (TS21 3BY)
Closes in 30 days (Friday 6 November 2026)
Posted on 2 October 2026
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Summary
Reign Accounting are looking for a new Accounts Assistant Apprentice. You will be studying toward your Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3.
- Wage
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£24,004.50 a year
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday worked flexibly around core hours of 9:30am to 3:30pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Friday 13 November 2026
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
As part of our practice team, you’ll work across a variety of client accounts and gain exposure to real world accounting tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has completed AAT Level 3 and wants to progress toward full qualification
- Prepare bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients
- Assist with year end accounts preparation for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
- Support the preparation of VAT returns and management accounts
- Process bank reconciliations and maintain accurate ledgers
- Assist with personal and corporation tax computations
- Communicate with clients to request information and resolve queries
- Use accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and practice management tools
- Support senior accountants with ad hoc tasks and client projects
Hybrid working. If the work is done and your clients are looked after, we're not counting who's at a desk. Our office will be open for people to be in at least 3 times a week for collaboration and team building.
Time off
- 32 days off a year, rising to 37 with service. That's 31 days including bank holidays, plus your birthday on top, pro rata for a 30-hour week
- We close between Christmas and New Year, and the days for that are already built into your allowance rather than taken out of it
Your career
- A role that's built to grow. We'll review its shape at six months, and there will be people to manage within your first several months
- Real progression as the practice grows, with no artificial ceiling on where you take it
- Study leave and support if you're still working towards qualification
- We cover your CPD and your professional body membership, so keeping your qualification current costs you nothing
- Direct access to the directors from day one, which is the fastest way to learn how a practice is actually run
Where you'll work
5 Rowan Oval
Sedgefield
Stockton-on-Tees
County Durham
County Durham
TS21 3BY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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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
Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years. We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. As one of the UK's largest and longest-established apprenticeship and training providers, we're proud to help organisations and individuals unlock their potential, and make skills really work for them.
Upon completion of this 15 month apprenticeship, you will have obtained your Assistant Accounts Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Analytical Skills
- Attention to Detail
- IT Skills
- Number Skills
- Organisational Skills
- Patience
- Problem Solving Skills
- Teamworking
- Communication Skills
Other requirements
The closing date guidance, if a successful candidate is found before the advertised dates, the advert will close early.
About this employer
We are a growing, client focused accountancy practice supporting a wide range of small and medium sized businesses with their accounting, tax, and advisory needs. Our team prides itself on delivering high quality service, building long term client relationships, and developing the next generation of accounting professionals.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
Babington recruitment team
apprentice.recruitment@pgon.co.uk
03333234050
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000056964.
Apply now
Closes in 30 days (Friday 6 November 2026)
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