Level 3 Accounts Apprentice

Summary

Seeking a Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprentice to join our team! The role will involve a range of responsibilities; working with clients to help them meet HMRC reporting requirements and initially working with sole traders, partnerships and smaller limited companies completing VAT returns and producing year end accounts.

Wage

£14,722.50 to £23,809.50, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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The wages will be at least the National Minimum Wage for the age group but a higher wage might be set depending on qualifications

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm. With a one hour lunch break each day 1:00pm - 2pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

Day to day role responsibilities will include:

Assist with investigation and response to financial information queries
Record and analyse financial data using the organisations standard tools and processes
Apply double entry bookkeeping and accounting standards to process financial documents
Assist with production of accurate financial information for the preparation of annual accounts
Reconcile financial data, such as preparation of bank 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 than non-finance stakeholders can interpret and understand
Provide general office administration services in support of the front of house team as required
With the advent of MTD for income tax the candidate can expect to be involved in quarterly income tax reporting
Work will include some bookkeeping using cloud accounting software and liaison with client's overdue dates, provision of records and approval of reports for submission

Where you'll work

89 HIGH STREET
HADLEIGH
IPSWICH
IP7 5EA

Training

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

College or training organisation

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Your training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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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.

Your training plan

The apprentice will be working towards the Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard - including the AAT Level 3 certificate in Accounting
Classroom attendance at Colchester Institute (Colchester Campus) every other week

More training information

Colchester Institute have partnered with Mindful Education to deliver this apprenticeship through our Online and On Campus model.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

maths and English (grade A*-C/9-4)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Accounting (grade A*-C/9-4)

Other in:

Accounting (grade Pass)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

Due to remote location, driving is essential (due to Hadleigh office location). If successful, the position start date can be discussed to start earlier than September

About this company

Walter Wright was established in 1973 and today, we continue to build on our enviable reputation for providing excellent advice and first-class service to our business and personal clients alike. As well as general accountancy, audit and tax skills, our staff also have specialist skills which enables us to provide clients with a premium service as and when required. With our wealth of experience, we pride ourselves on delivering an unparalleled service to all clients, whatever their size or sector. In addition to traditional auditing, accounting and tax services we also provide advice on how to improve and develop your business. Whether clients need an integrated business strategy, access to corporate finance or specialist tax advice we are here to help our clients achieve their goals.

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Company benefits

Pension scheme and critical illness/death in service benefits, the later coming with an employee based assistance programme including virtual GP

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified with the AAT Level 3 we would be open, depending on progression, on offering a full AAT/ACCA/ICAEW training program.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COLCHESTER INSTITUTE

Colchester Institute - Apprenticeships Team

ci.apprenticeships@colchester.ac.uk

01206712043

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000324276.

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