Accountancy Apprenticeship

Summary

Looking to recruit an exceptional apprentice to support them through their AAT level 3. This is a varied role that will give exposure to key practice accounts areas, such as: VAT Calculations, Payroll & Self-Assessment. We offer progression to AAT4 and mentoring from the current apprentice, who has successfully completed their AAT3 with us.

Wage

£13,741 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9.30am till 5.30pm. 1 hour lunch. 35 hours per week. 4 days in office, 1 day from home.

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 August 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

Key responsibilities with this role will be:

To support the VAT team in delivering the quarterly VAT submission
Payroll support such as generating payslips and answering queries regarding payroll
Help with self-assessment submission
Shadowing other members of the team

Where you'll work

11 GEORGE STREET WEST
LUTON
LU1 2BJ

Training

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

College or training organisation

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

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 given a day release every week. Therefore, 4 days in the office, 1 day to attend classes and complete assignments. Training will be provided by Babbington, who have trained a number of apprentices for the practice (Our current apprentice is completing her AAT Level 3 with them).

Classes are online, and the apprentice can attend them from home (the day release). A mentor will be allocated to the apprentice from the business and a tutor from the college.

Regular update meetings will take place to ensure progress throughout the course.

On successful completion of the course and contract, the apprentice will receive the AAT Level 3 qualification. And may also be offered the opportunity to progress onto AAT Level 4.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

Maths (grade C)

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
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

I Hussain & Co Ltd is a chartered accountancy practice, which was established in 1988 and has a built a reputation for providing excellent advice and a first class service to our business and personal clients alike. We take great pride in training the next generation of accountants and have successfully trained apprentices for a number of years.

http://ihussain.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

We offer progression from AAT 3 to AAT4 based on successful completion of AAT Level 3.

On completion of AAT 4, we offer the chance to train as a chartered accountant (ICAEW) through a Level 7 Apprenticeship.

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