Accounts Assistant Apprentice

Feldon Accountancy Ltd - Rugby (CV21 2AG)

Closes in 23 days (Saturday 31 October 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 October 2026

Summary

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our growing accountancy practice in Rugby. This fully in-office position is ideal for an AAT student looking to develop their career within a supportive professional firm.

Wage

• Competitive wage offered
• Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
• Competitive entry-level salary.
• Full AAT study support (including financial assistance, exam leave, and 6 hours of weekly training time).

Training

• Assistant accountant (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, between 9.00am and 5.15pm. 36 hours a week.
• Start date: Sunday 1 November 2026
• Duration: 1 year 3 months
• 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

• Bookkeeping

  • Maintaining accurate digital records for a portfolio of clients
  • Reconciling bank statements
  • Processing sales and purchase invoices

• Accounts Preparation

  • Assisting with the compilation of year-end and statutory accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies

• Tax Preparation

  • Helping to draft VAT returns, Corporation Tax computations, and Self-Assessment tax returns for review by senior accountants using Taxcalc

• Practice & Workflow Management

  • Utilising Engager software to manage client communications, update task workflows, and ensure compliance deadlines are met

• Client Communication

  • Liaising with clients to gather missing financial documentation, receipts, and records in a professional manner

Where you'll work

• 2nd Floor Chesnut House
• 24 North Street Rugby CV21 2AG

Training

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

Training provider

• COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

• Assistant accountant (level 3)

What you'll learn

• 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.