Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Feldon Accountancy Ltd

Rugby (CV21 2AG)

Closes in 23 days (Saturday 31 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 October 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our growing accountancy practice in Rugby. This fully in-office position is ideal for an AAT student looking to develop their career within a supportive professional firm.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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  • Competitive entry-level salary.
  • Full AAT study support (including financial assistance, exam leave, and 6 hours of weekly training time).

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, between 9.00am and 5.15pm.

36 hours a week

Start date

Sunday 1 November 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

  • Bookkeeping: Maintaining accurate digital records for a portfolio of clients, reconciling bank statements, and processing sales and purchase invoices
  • Accounts Preparation: Assisting with the compilation of year-end and statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies
  • Tax Preparation: Helping to draft VAT returns, Corporation Tax computations, and Self-Assessment tax returns for review by senior accountants using Taxcalc
  • Practice & Workflow Management: Utilising Engager software to manage client communications, update task workflows, and ensure compliance deadlines are met
  • Client Communication: Liaising with clients to gather missing financial documentation, receipts, and records in a professional manner

Where you'll work

2nd Floor Chesnut House
24 North Street
Rugby
CV21 2AG

Training

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

Training provider

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
  • Assist with the investigation of, 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 a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

  • Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting
  • You will attend training provided by Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber Training once a week, Commerce House, 123 St Nicholas Street, Radford, CV1 4FD

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade A*/9 - C/5)

AAT Level 2 in:

AAT Level 2 (grade Pass)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Experience the difference that comes with 40 years of technical expertise and a proactive approach, led by Christopher Jones, a dual-qualified Chartered Certified Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser.

 


At Feldon Accountancy, we're built differently from the ground up. Christopher is supported by a strong, efficient team dedicated to turning around your work, be it accounts, payroll, tax returns, or bookkeeping, accurately and promptly. We've designed our entire service and internal systems to solve the common problems that leave business owners feeling unsupported, ensuring we are prompted to keep in touch with you frequently and never work reactively.

https://www.feldonaccountancy.co.uk/Why-choose-feldon-accountancy (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).

If you are looking to start a rewarding career in accountancy and are keen to learn, we would love to hear from you.

A permanent role within the business with career progression and the opportunity to complete AAT Level 4.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TRAINING LIMITED

Katie Lumb

lumb.k@cw-chambertraining.co.uk

02476231122

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057887.

Apply now

Closes in 23 days (Saturday 31 October 2026 at 11:59pm)