Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
IMPERIAL HOMES SOUTHERN COUNTIES LTD
Southampton (SO32 2BN)
Closes in 11 days (Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 November 2026
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Summary
Imperial Homes is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant Apprentice to join its finance team. Build your AAT knowledge while gaining practical experience in bookkeeping, financial reporting, reconciliations and accounting software.
- Wage
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£15,392 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 4 January 2027
- Duration
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1 year 3 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
You'll support the day-to-day running of Imperial Homes' accounts department, working alongside experienced finance colleagues and developing your knowledge of accounting processes.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing purchase invoices and matching them against purchase orders and delivery documents.
- Entering invoices and credit notes onto the company's Construct-Cloud system.
- Assisting with supplier statement reconciliations and resolving invoice queries.
- Preparing supplier payment runs and supporting payment administration.
- Posting bank transactions and assisting with regular bank reconciliations.
- Supporting credit control by monitoring outstanding customer balances and following up overdue payments.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and organising documents.
- Assisting with VAT records and preparing information for VAT returns.
- Using accounting software, including Sage 50 and Construct.
- Supporting general finance and administrative activities.
You'll gradually develop the skills and confidence to take on more responsibility within the accounts team.
Where you'll work
Paddock View Calcot Lane
Curdridge
Southampton
SO32 2BN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP
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
This 15–18 month apprenticeship combines practical workplace experience with formal training through South Hampshire College Group.
Workplace training:
You'll be based at Imperial Homes in Curdridge, Southampton, working alongside the accounts team and receiving guidance from experienced colleagues.
You'll develop practical experience using Sage 50 and Construct software while learning how financial processes operate within a business.
College training:
You'll attend college on a day-release basis, studying towards the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship.
Your training will cover:
- Accounts preparation and financial reporting.
- Preparation of final accounts for sole traders and partnerships.
- Cost and revenue management.
- VAT and indirect taxation.
- Spreadsheet software and financial systems.
- Financial and management accounting.
- Business awareness and professional ethics.
- Communication, analysis and problem-solving.
Assessment and Support
You'll receive ongoing support from your workplace colleagues and a Professional Trainer at college.
Your progress will be monitored through practical assessments, assignments, interviews, project work, presentations and workplace observations. You'll also build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating your development.
More training information
South Hampshire College Group brings together three Further Education colleges: Eastleigh College, Fareham College and Southampton College.
SHCG provides technical and professional education and training, supporting students, apprentices and local businesses to develop the skills needed for future careers.
The Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship is available across its three college sites. You'll attend college on a day-release basis, combining classroom learning with practical experience in your workplace.
You'll receive support from a Professional Trainer throughout your apprenticeship, with regular progress reviews and a range of assessments to help you develop your accounting knowledge and skills.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Imperial Homes creates thoughtfully designed residential developments across the South Coast of England, with locations including Chichester and Fordingbridge.
The company believes that a home is more than just a place to live. Its developments aim to offer residents a lifestyle enriched by attractive surroundings, vibrant communities and local culture.
Joining Imperial Homes will give you the opportunity to gain experience within the finance team of a property development business, developing practical accounting skills while supporting the financial operations behind its developments.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Successful completion of the Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship can provide opportunities to progress within the accounting and finance sector.
With further experience and training, there may also be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities within Imperial Homes' finance team, subject to business requirements.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000064194.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 11:59pm)