Apprentice Accountant

ROY PINNOCK & CO

ST ALBANS (AL1 1NG)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 July 2026

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Summary

We are a small, friendly firm of accountants based in St Albans. Looking for an individual with Excel knowledge to add to our team. Please email your CV with a covering letter. The role involves preparing VAT returns. Book keeping, using excel or online software. Preparing accounts for sole traders & Limited companies.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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There will be pay increases as you progress based on performance , and will be at least national minimum wage

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm with an hour for lunch. We do offer flexibility on your working hours.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

Your duties include but not limited to:

  • Preparing VAT Returns
  • Book keeping, using excel or online software
  • Preparing accounts for sole traders & Limited companies
  • Basic Corporation tax & Personal Tax Returns

Where you'll work

68 LONDON ROAD
ST ALBANS
AL1 1NG

Training

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

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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
  • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required 
  • One day a week you will study for the AAT Qualification
  • The method of study is flexible to suit your preference
  • This will give you a good basic knowledge of accounts and tax

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

Small friendly team of accountants based in St Albans

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

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • After completing the AAT, you will be given the opportunity to study for ACCA to become a qualified accountant
  • We are a training practice for ACCA and will offer you full support

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ROY PINNOCK & CO

Natalie

jobs@pinnockco.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041887.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:59pm)