Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Tax Assist London Bridge

LONDON (SE1 0AS)

Closes on Tuesday 27 January 2026

Posted on 3 December 2025

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Summary

This is a Level 3 AAT Apprenticeship role - split 80/20 between working and learning with the employer gaining valuable hands on skills, and learning & gaining qualifications with Solveway Apprenticeships!

Wage

£14,723 a year

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£14,722.50 - £18,000 for the first 12 months, raising to at least the national minimum wage after

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

38 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 28 January 2026

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

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
  • Supporting the preparation and submission of VAT returns and management accounts
  • Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records using cloud-based accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage)
  • Assisting with payroll processing and CIS returns
  • Reconciling bank accounts and client ledgers
  • Preparing simple tax computations under supervision
  • Handling client queries in a professional and timely manner
  • Supporting senior team members with ad-hoc projects and compliance tasks.
  • Helping ensure deadlines are met and work is completed accurately.

 

Skills & Experience Required

 

  • 6-12 months experience in an accountancy practice or finance role
  • Familiarity with accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage).
  • Some knowledge of accounts, VAT returns and working in an accountancy practice.
  • Strong Excel and IT skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to organise workload and meet deadlines.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Where you'll work

64 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD
LONDON
SE1 0AS

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)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

6-12 months of experience working in an accountancy practice highly desirable

About this employer

TaxAssist London Bridge provides a wide range of accountancy services including tax returns, annual accounts, payroll, and bookkeeping. Serving businesses across London, TaxAssist Accountants in Southwark leverage extensive experience and expertise. We support a diverse array of businesses, from start-ups, landlords and sole traders to limited companies in various industries.

https://www.taxassist.co.uk/accountants/london-bridge/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

On job training and ongoing professional development.

After this apprenticeship

  • Clear opportunities for career progression within the firm, including going on to study AAT Level 4

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003758.

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Closes on Tuesday 27 January 2026

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