Assistant Accountant Apprentice

Samara and Co Accountants

Middlesex (HA1 1BQ)

Closes on Thursday 17 December 2026

Posted on 11 November 2026

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Summary

Support the wider finance team with month end processes, financial statements, budgets and reports, applying advanced accounting knowledge in the workplace.

• Wage:

  £17,000 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  12 month apprenticeship.

• Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:30 to 17:30. Full-time, 35 hours per week.

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Friday 18 December 2026

• Duration:

  1 year

• 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

• Assist with monthly and year end reporting, collating data from a range of sources
• Maintain accurate financial and accounting records from a range of sources
• Help compile accounting records, for example to inform VAT and tax returns, under supervision
• Work with people inside , to begin with, the organisation to deliver a service that meets customers' needs
• Use accounting software and digital systems to support accurate and timely information
• Help safeguard against suspicious activity, for example anti-money laundering checks

Where you'll work

Unit 102, Metroline House, 118-122 College Road
Harrow
Middlesex
HA1 1BQ

Training

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

Training provider

SOLVEWAY 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

You will work towards the Assistant Accountant apprenticeship standard, with training delivered by Solveway alongside your role.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• 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
• Organisation skills
• Analytical skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Team working

About this employer

Samara & Co is a friendly, established firm of chartered certified accountants based in Harrow, and we’re looking for an AAT Level 3 apprentice to join our team. We have been supporting start-ups, fast-growing SMEs and not-for-profit organisations since 2012, and our clients span the medical, FMCG, and digital and technology sectors. As a Xero Silver Champion partner, we use modern cloud accounting software, so you will gain hands-on experience with the tools businesses use today. You will work across a wide range of services, including statutory accounts, corporation tax and personal tax, while studying towards your qualification with the support of experienced, ACCA-qualified professionals. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career in accountancy, and our office is on College Road in Harrow.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

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

On successful completion, this role can lead to progression onto the next level of the apprenticeship, full time employment and additional responsibilities as skills and confidence grow.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

Sharlyn Glass

sharlynglass@solveway.co.uk

01438 567063

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000063790.

Apply now

Closes on Thursday 17 December 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.