Audit and Accounts Trainee Apprentice (Daly Hoggett & Co)
DALY HOGGETT & CO
LONDON (W1T 3HS)
Closes in 16 days (Saturday 21 November 2026)
Posted on 5 November 2026
Contents
Summary
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with audits, preparing financial statements, conducting financial analysis, and supporting accounts management. The role also involves working closely with senior staff on various client engagements to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records and reports.
- Wage
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£22,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
£22,000 - £24,000 per annum
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 December 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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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
Please note:
We welcome applications from individuals who have already completed a Level 3 AAT qualification and are looking to further develop their skills through the Level 4 AAT or Level 4 ICAEW Apprenticeship.
The Role
The position is for a trainee accountant working within a small, friendly accounts department team based in our London office. It is a pathway to potentially becoming a fully qualified chartered accountant managing your own portfolio of clients.
As a trainee accountant you will have the opportunity to develop skills and experience across a wide range of accountancy functions including bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, accounts preparation and audit.
Studying towards your professional qualification, trainees are closely supported by seniors and managers as well as having direct exposure to the partners.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting with financial and management accounts preparation for Sole traders, Partnerships and Limited Companies
- Assist with audit of financial statements as required
- Carrying out bookkeeping activities including journal postings and ledger reconciliations
- Processing client records accurately using Xero, QuickBooks and Sage plus other accounting software as required
- Preparation and submission of VAT returns
- Assisting with processing payroll and CIS submissions for c.30 companies
Where you'll work
5/11 MORTIMER STREET
LONDON
W1T 3HS
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Strong numerical skills
- Knowledge of Excel
- Microsoft Office applications
- Accuracy
- Ability to work independently
About this employer
We are a small, friendly firm of Chartered Accountants with offices in the West End of London. Established for over 50 years we provide a full range of accountancy and taxation services together with bespoke financial planning for our clients.
We have a wide and diverse client base covering a large number of business sectors. We pride ourselves that regardless of size or type, all our clients have access to a comprehensive range of business services from experienced professionals.
Company benefits
- Auto-enrolment workplace pension plus participation in the firm's discretionary bonus scheme
- 20 days plus statutory bank holidays
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Progression from trainee to assistant accountant and eventually to a fully qualified practice accountant.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000062832.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Saturday 21 November 2026)
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