Accounts Apprentice

Summary

As an Accounts Apprentice, you will support the Finance Team with a variety of finance-related and administrative tasks, gaining valuable, real world experience while working towards your AAT Level 3 qualification.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (with a 30 minute lunch break)

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 5 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

Assisting with the processing of purchase invoices and staff expense claims
Supporting monthly reconciliations including bank accounts, petty cash, and debit card transactions
Monitoring and reporting on aged debtors and outstanding payments
Ensuring financial records and documentation are accurate and well-maintained
Calculating and checking payment amounts and financial data with precision
Helping to prepare internal reports and management accounts using Excel and finance software
Assisting with payroll administration, such as timesheet collation, checking records for accuracy, and liaising with the payroll provider
Supporting with internal audits and financial compliance tasks
Maintaining well-organised digital and paper-based filing systems
Managing shared finance inboxes and handling routine queries
Taking accurate notes or minutes during finance team meetings
Carrying out general finance admin tasks as required by your line manager

Where you'll work

21 Pullman Business court
Mallard Way
Pride Park
Derby
DE24 8GX

Training

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

College or training organisation

EMA TRAINING 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 Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard includes 6 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process.

The knowledge units will be delivered at the EMA training hub in Derby, Leicester or Nottingham (depending on apprentices’ location) through day release

AAT Modules are as follows:

Introduction to Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
Principles of Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit)
Management Accounting Techniques

Financial Accounting:

Preparing Financial Statements
Business Awareness
Tax Processes for Business

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSE's including Maths and English (grade 5/B or above)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who is eager to learn and grow within a professional finance setting. The ideal candidate will have: • A genuine interest in pursuing a career in accounting or finance • Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook • Strong attention to detail and good organisational abilities • Effective written and verbal communication skills • A proactive and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and adapt - Please note this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check

About this company

Blue Mountain Homes is an established yet progressive organisation, operating Residential Children’s Homes and Independent Schools across the UK. Our mission is to deliver outstanding care and education to vulnerable young people, and our central support functions play a vital role in enabling this work. As part of our continued growth and commitment to developing talent, we are looking to appoint a Level 3 AAT Accounts Apprentice to join our busy and friendly Head Office Finance Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or progress their career in finance, with full support and mentoring provided throughout your apprenticeship.

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Company benefits

• A welcoming, team-focused working environment • Opportunities for career progression following successful apprenticeship completion • 28 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) • Company pension scheme

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity for a full time position within the team upon completion of the apprenticeship programme

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