Apprentice Bookkeeper

ACCOUNTING 4 EVERYTHING SW LIMITED

Paignton (TQ4 5BW)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 30 April 2026

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Summary

A great opportunity to start to your career in Accountancy. You will support managers and other senior staff in providing a range of accountancy services to our clients. You will gain the experience and knowledge to progress through AAT qualifications.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday (excluding bank holidays) 8.30am - 4.30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 6 July 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

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work
As an apprentice bookkeeping  assistant you will work as part of a team assisting with clients’ accounting needs.

This position involves a number of different aspects including:

Bank Reconciliation 

Reviewing Xero for debtor & Creditor Queries.

Liaisng with clients on Bookkeeping queries .

Working with management team to manage the bookkeeping workflow Providing bookkeeping services
Preparation of VAT returns
Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on client's behalf
Data entry for the weekly and monthly client payrolls
Processing purchase ledger invoices
Supplier payments
Reconciling suppler statements
Maintaining supplier records
Sales invoicing
General admin, including a lot of ad-hoc duties, assisting the owners in both administration, finance and other duties, getting to really know the business, including
Providing occasional cover on the telephone support
Assignments will be undertaken both in the office and at the client's premises. Apprentices will have support and on-the-job training from managers and other senior staff.

 

Where you'll work

13 Hyde Road
Paignton
TQ4 5BW

Training

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

Training provider

ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD

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

  • You will undertake the “Assistant Accountant” Apprenticeship (an Advanced Apprenticeship in Accounting), with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme
  • Assessment will be by an “End Point Assessment” and will be graded “Pass” or “Distinction”

This will include two elements:

A Professional Discussion:

  • This will include a series of questions allowing you to to display the knowledge and experience you have obtained over your apprenticeship
  • You will build a Portfolio of reflections and product evidence that will be used for discussion points in the PD

A Synoptic Exam:

  • This will include elements you have learnt throughout your studies of the individual AAT Units and this will contribute towards your end grade
  • You will be prepared for both of these elements by undertaking studies for the AAT (Level 3) Advanced Diploma in Accounting. These will underpin both elements of your “end point assessment”. As such, it is anticipated that your apprenticeship duration will be for 15-18 months although earlier completion is possible, provided the duration exceeds one year and a week
  • Those with no prior accounting knowledge may need to also complete the Bookkeeping units of AAT Level 2
  • You will receive support from both the employer, and the training provider, to complete and achieve your Apprenticeship and will be given time to study during the week on a day release basis
  • As you are working towards a professional qualification, it is also expected that you will continue your studies outside of normal office hours
  • As you learn more in both the office and in your studies your responsibilities, and the variety of tasks you undertake, are expected to increase
  • Those with previous relevant qualification and experience may be considered for a Higher Apprenticeship undertaking the Professional Accountant Standard

More training information

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

GCSE A minimum of 5 subjects including English & M (grade Grade 9 - 4 (A* - C))

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
  • Initiative
  • pro-active
  • quick learner
  • Experience of Xero Software

About this employer

All businesses need to change, grow and constantly respond to the market around them” There are times when you can do this internally and times when it helps to have someone from the outside looking in to give you a broader perspective and an objective view. Accounting 4 Everything’s business services team can be that voice. Our advice is based on knowledge, experience and an understanding of the unique challenges facing owner-managed businesses. In addition to helping owners grow their enterprise, we will assist in the development, expansion and management of the business, also providing advice on personal financial issues.

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After this apprenticeship

  • It is expected that you will stay with the company following successful completion of your apprenticeship to undertake further qualifications and increase your responsibility in the office

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD

Vicky Conibear

vicky@accountancylearning.ac.uk

01392 435349

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029069.

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Closes in 28 days (Friday 29 May 2026 at 11:59pm)