Assistant Accountant Apprentice

TAXASSIST GROUP SERVICES LIMITED

Beaconsfield (HP9 1QQ)

Closes on Tuesday 25 November 2025

Posted on 16 October 2025

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Summary

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant Apprentice who has good organisational and time-management skills with the ability to work to a high level of accuracy and wants a career in accountancy. You will be fully trained in all aspects of bookkeeping and supported throughout the apprenticeship programme.

Wage

£15,000 a year

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 26 November 2025

Duration

1 year 3 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

This is an excellent opportunity for capable individuals who enjoy working as part of a team to deliver excellent client service. Candidates will be looking to develop their skills in a rapidly growing and dynamic business using industry leading software with support from a multi award winning accountancy network.

Experience the rewarding and varied nature of working with small businesses and individuals in a friendly local business atmosphere. Develop your career with an employer who invests in colleague career development with significant opportunities for growth and development including ongoing training provided by the TaxAssist Academy.

Duties will include:

  • Bookkeeping - maintenance of client records on QuickBooks, DEXT and TaxCalc, including sales and purchase invoice controls, receipts and payment analysis, bank reconciliations and VAT reconciliations
  • Assist in preparation of company accounts preparation of various working papers, maintenance of client files and reporting to seniors at the agreed stage of completion
  • VAT - preparation of quarterly VAT Returns for small size companies under the supervision of seniors
  • Payroll preparation of monthly payroll
  • Liaise with clients to ensure record delivery and accounts information in a timely fashion/manner
  • General administration, reception, telephone answering, document scanning, client servicing, and support to Accountants
  • Complete all TaxAssist Academy Bookkeeping courses

Where you'll work

13 the Highway
Station Road
Beaconsfield
HP9 1QQ

Training

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

Training provider

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Training will be one day a week and we provide flexible options of classroom training in our offices in Hertfordshire, as well as Live online learning options
  • We provide full support with a work coach to ensure you have a positive and successful experience on the apprenticeship programme

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Maths (grade A)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

-3 A Levels with a Grade A* or A in Maths -Personable, curious, bright individual who is dedicated to learning and developing professional skills and progressing their career -Ability to work quickly and accurately -A team player who will enjoy working in a fast paced and busy client facing environment and being part of a dynamic and growing team

About this employer

At TaxAssist Accountants, we know that our people are key to the success of our company. We hire people who are talented, career driven and who embrace our values of delivering excellent client service through collaborative teamwork

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Company benefits

Client Referral Bonus.

After this apprenticeship

  • We look to support staff internally and will review once the apprenticeship qualification is gained to retain employment within the company, and progress further in accountancy

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346958.

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Closes on Tuesday 25 November 2025

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