Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Summary

We are a progressive and proactive firm of accountants, committed to providing excellent service and timely advice to our clients. We embrace the latest technology to improve efficiency and deliver the best result.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage

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Pay rate will be dependent on age

Training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

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 using computer software to record financial transactions
Preparing VAT returns for business clients
Preparing business accounts and supporting schedules
Preparing tax returns for individuals and businesses
Preparing monthly payrolls for business clients
General administrative duties

Where you'll work

The Grove
Rax Lane
Bridport
DT6 3JL

Training

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

College or training organisation

WEYMOUTH AND KINGSTON MAURWARD COLLEGE

Your training course

Accounts or finance assistant (level 2)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.
Record transactional data.
Use the organisation’s standard tools and processes to examine data to identify transactional issues such as, reconciliations and inconsistencies between invoices.
Recognise and rectify routine errors, escalating as necessary.
Plan and review accounting and finance tasks.
Communicate with stakeholders to deliver accurate and timely results, avoiding jargon, using language tailored to the audience and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Use finance and accounting software packages to accurately input and manage data to contribute to routine accounting tasks.
Handle data and digital technology in line with cyber and data security requirements, using data securely and safely, including backing up data.

Your training plan

The successful applicant will receive a combination of on-the-job training and one day a week at college (during term time), working towards the AAT qualification. We will fund your training and pay your full salary, including for the days you attend college. You will be supported throughout your apprenticeship by an experienced and supportive team, learning the fundamentals of bookkeeping, accounting standards, personal and business tax.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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

You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. You will be required to attend an interview and assessment at Weymouth College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About this company

Based in Bridport, Dorset, Hartley's Accountants deliver a bespoke service suited to our clients' needs. From a basic compliance role to assist you in meeting your statutory obligations to a full business advisory and tax planning service, we are there to help you grow. We specialise in helping small to medium sized owner managed businesses, from start ups to established limited companies, as well as individual personal tax clients. Having trained with a leading local practice before joining a major regional firm, Old Mill, Simon Hartley uses his broad experience to deliver proactive accountancy, taxation and strategic advice.

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

After this apprenticeship

Following completion of the apprenticeship the right candidate may be offered a position as a permanent member of staff.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WEYMOUTH AND KINGSTON MAURWARD COLLEGE

Apprenticeships

apprenticeships@weymouth.ac.uk

01305 208709

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000331308.

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Closes in 28 days (Sunday 10 August 2025)

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