Junior Account Apprentice

BRAND ACCOUNTANCY LIMITED

Nottingham (NG10 3SX)

Closes in 19 days (Monday 24 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 5 August 2026


Summary

Brand Accountancy is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an AAT Level 3 Junior Account Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in accounting who is keen to develop their skills, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and build a long-term career.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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

  • Limited company accounts preparation
  • Tax returns preparation (personal and business)
  • Bookkeeping
  • using software such as Quickbooks, Xero and FreeAgent- used for bookkeeping, VAT returns and accounts prep
  • VAT returns
  • Adhoc duties

Where you'll work

Bramley House 2a Bramley Road
Long Eaton
Nottingham
NG10 3SX

Training

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

Training provider

EMA TRAINING 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

Training will take place once a week in person at out Derby Hub (2 Siddals road, DE1 2PW)

You will be out on day release between 9am and 4pm 

More training information

The Level 3 Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard includes 6 AAT exams, in addition to the Synoptic Assessment as part of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) process. 
 
The knowledge units will be delivered at the EMA training hub in Derby, or online (depending on apprentices’ location) through day release. 
 
AAT Modules are as follows: 

Introduction to Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit) 
Principles of Bookkeeping (Level 2 Unit) 
Management Accounting Techniques 
Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements 
Business Awareness 
Tax Processes for Business 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs including maths and english (grade 5/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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

Brand Accountancy is a modern, people‑focused accountancy firm built around a simple idea: small businesses grow faster when their accountants genuinely understand them. The team combines technical expertise with an approachable, entrepreneurial mindset, offering more than just number‑crunching — they dig into each client’s financial story to uncover opportunities and provide ongoing support.

https://www.brandaccountancy.com (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).

Opportunity for a full time position within the team upon completion of the apprenticeship programme 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EMA TRAINING LIMITED

apply@ematraining.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046505.

Apply now

Closes in 19 days (Monday 24 August 2026 at 11:59pm)