Accounts Assistant Apprentice

CIRCLE CLOUD ACCOUNTANTS & CONSULTANTS LLP

Stoke-On-Trent (ST4 4JW)

Closes on Tuesday 28 April 2026

Posted on 9 March 2026

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Summary

The role will provide the opportunity for someone who has a genuine interest in accountancy to start their career in accountancy. The role will be varied and you will be provided 'on-the-job' training to support your AAT apprenticeship studies.

Wage

£11,778 a year

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
4 days a week (specific days to be confirmed)

30 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 29 April 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

We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support our finance department while undertaking an apprenticeship in working towards a full AAT qualification.

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Preparation of bookkeeping and management accounts for small and medium entities for management accountants
  • Working with spreadsheets, cloud-based accounting software, client’s manual records, and bank account statements
  • Performing general administration work
  • Preparing the trial balance and accounts
  • Filing and archiving financial statements and accounting files
  • Preparing financial records for client billing
  • Answering telephone calls in the office and telephoning clients for information
  • Researching financial trends in the UK market
  • Assisting all members of the team as and when required
  • Ensuring company policies are observed and promoting good practices, particularly in areas of Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, and confidentiality

The ideal candidate will be organised, enthusiastic, friendly, reliable and trustworthy, with excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail. As this role will involve a variety of tasks that may change from day to day, the successful candidate should be adaptable and comfortable managing different responsibilities in a busy office environment.

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Enthusiastic and hardworking approach
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Professional manner
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Positive, can-do attitude
  • Willingness to learn and develop new skills
  • Confident and effective telephone manner
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise work
  • Good basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)
  • Comfortable carrying out administrative and office-based tasks
  • Interest in developing a career in finance or accountancy
  • Motivated to study and progress alongside the apprenticeship

Where you'll work

28 Ramsey Street
Stoke-On-Trent
ST4 4JW

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

Gaining the AAT Level 3 (AQ2022) qualification

Studying the following modules:

  • ITBK - Introduction to Bookkeeping (An additional module for any candidate who hasn't completed a Level 2 AAT qualification)
  • FAPS - Preparing Financical Statements
  • MATS - Management Accounting Techniques
  • TPFB - Tax Processes for Businesses
  • BUAW - Business Awareness

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

About this employer

At Circle Cloud, we will look after your accounting and tax matters with great care in all aspect of your business. Beyond providing accountancy and associated business support services, we also provide merger and acquisition and legal compliance. At Circle Cloud LLP, we're your dedicated business purchase solicitors, here to ensure a seamless, legally sound merger and acquisition.

https://www.circlecloudconsultancy.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • There is the opportunity to progress onto AAT Level 4, then onto a more senior level with the firm and a career within accountancy

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000019448.

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Closes on Tuesday 28 April 2026

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