AAT Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

THE MARTLET PARTNERSHIP LLP

WEST SUSSEX (BN13 3QZ)

Closes in 8 days (Thursday 5 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 28 October 2026

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Summary

Looking to start a career in accountancy? Join our friendly team and gain practical experience in bookkeeping, VAT and accounts preparation while working towards your AAT Level 3 qualification. As members of the UK200 Group, we offer access to additional expertise, training and development opportunities.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Salary will be reviewed during the apprenticeship and increased where applicable in line with National Minimum Wage requirements. Further increases may be awarded to reflect good performance, progress with training and increasing skills and experience.

Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm, with a one-hour lunch break.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 December 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

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 and VAT

  • Processing purchase and sales transactions.
  • Completing bank reconciliations.
  • Assisting with the preparation of VAT returns.

Accounts preparation

  • Assisting with sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts.
  • Preparing supporting schedules and year-end working papers.

Accounting software

  • Using Xero, QuickBooks and Sage.
  • Using Excel and other digital accounting systems.

Compliance and professional development

  • Learning about professional ethics, data protection and anti-money laundering requirements.
  • Developing the practical skills and knowledge required for the AAT qualification.

Where you'll work

E1 YEOMAN GATE
YEOMAN WAY
WORTHING
WEST SUSSEX
BN13 3QZ

Training

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

Training provider

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 6)

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
  • Number skills
  • Team working

About this employer

We are client-focused and our partners believe in establishing long-term relationships to ensure we achieve the best results. We work with a wide variety of clients including owner-managed businesses, private individuals and public sector organisations. We are also fluent in French, Italian, Spanish and Catalan and can provide our services in those languages. We are a member of the UK200 Group who are the UK's leading professional services group of independently quality assured Chartered accountancy and law firms. Together, our values set our members apart and differentiate us from our competitors in the professional services space.

After this apprenticeship

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

Chartered Accountant: Pursue further qualifications, such as ACCA or ACA, to become a fully qualified Chartered Accountant.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE MARTLET PARTNERSHIP LLP

Julie Connelly

julie@martletpartnership.com

01903600555

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000061388.

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Closes in 8 days (Thursday 5 November 2026 at 11:59pm)