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Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship
An exciting opportunity to become an Accounts Assistant at a firm offering exposure to a variety of accountancy and tax matters. The successful candidate will train to become a core part of the team and ultimately a client portfolio holder under the leadership of a director, helping their clients achieve their business goals.
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 will be responsible for:
- Handling incoming telephone calls and responding to client enquiries in a professional manner
- Assisting with the preparation of client accounts, including accurate data entry using cloud-based accounting software and spreadsheets
- Supporting the preparation of client tax returns and related documentation
- Attending client meetings alongside the directors to develop an in-depth understanding of clients' businesses and financial needs
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships through face-to-face meetings, telephone conversations, emails, and written correspondence
- Learning about corporate and personal tax planning and proactively applying this knowledge to support clients
- Developing an understanding of company secretarial requirements and gaining a sound working knowledge of Companies House procedures and regulations
- Assisting in the preparation and interpretation of business management information and financial reports
- Contributing to the development of future team members by supporting and training new staff once suitably experienced
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, eager to learn, and committed to developing a career in accountancy and taxation. They will possess strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and colleagues alike. As experience and knowledge grow, the candidate will be encouraged to take on increasing responsibility and play an active role in supporting the team.
Where you'll work
Viney Court
Viney Street
Taunton
TA1 3FB
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
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.
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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.
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Walpole Dunn is a small firm (8 employees), run by two experienced Accountants. We offer a personal, friendly accounting service, bespoke to each and every one of our clients’ individual needs. Whilst accountancy and tax compliance might be our bread and butter, we are dedicated to becoming a true business partner to all our clients in Taunton, Bridgwater and nationwide. Our proactive business advice spans more than just accountancy and tax. For us, that means working hard to understand: how the business works; what it needs to succeed and grow; and what we can do throughout the year to ensure that it does, not just when it comes to the year end.
https://walpoledunn.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Health insurance
- Birthday holiday
- Additional holiday for continuous service
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.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to receive their training up to ACCA level
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051750.
Closes in 17 days (Thursday 1 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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