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About the Role
This role supports the finance team while the apprentice works towards AAT Level 3 through Solveway Apprenticeships. You will gain hands-on experience preparing financial statements, budgets, reports, and month-end processes. Suitable for those progressing from level 2 or with bookkeeping experience ready for more responsibility.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
The apprentice will support the finance function within the organisation and carry out a range of accounting activities appropriate to an AAT Level 3 Assistant Accountant role.
Typical responsibilities may include:
- Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and management accounts
- Supporting month end and year end processes
- Preparing and posting journals, accruals and prepayments
- Assisting with budget preparation and monitoring
- Supporting cash flow forecasting
- Assisting with VAT returns and tax related processes
- Conducting balance sheet reconciliations
- Analysing financial data to support decision making
- Maintaining accurate financial records in line with internal controls
- Using accounting software and financial systems confidently and accurately
- Communicating professionally with internal stakeholders and external contacts
Where you'll work
4 High Street
Shepperton
TW17 9AW
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)
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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.
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Training schedule
As part of this AAT Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship, you will receive comprehensive training and support:
- Attend structured off-the-job training delivered by Solveway Apprenticeships.
- Complete portfolio evidence linked to your workplace activities.
- Benefit from regular progress reviews to track your development.
- Be supported by a designated workplace mentor providing day-to-day guidance and feedback.
- Work towards the successful completion of your End Point Assessment.
We will provide appropriate workplace tasks that allow you to develop competence in financial reporting, budgeting, tax processes, and professional behaviours in line with the apprenticeship standard.
Essential 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.
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Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- AAT Level 2 qualification
- Relevant finance experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Written & verbal communication
Other requirements
- Previous experience in a finance or accounts role
- Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar
TaxAssist Shepperton is an established accountancy firm operating across the UK, with a dedicated finance function supporting its commercial and strategic objectives. Our finance team plays a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting business performance, managing budgets, and ensuring financial compliance. We are deeply committed to developing talent within our finance department and supporting progression into senior accounting roles, fostering a culture of growth and continuous learning.
https://www.taxassist.co.uk/find-your-local-accountant?hsa_src=o&hsa_mt=p&hsa_ad=&hsa_ver=3&hsa_kw=t (opens in new tab)
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Upon successful completion of your AAT Level 3 qualification, you will have excellent opportunities for career progression, including:
- Advancing to the AAT Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship.
- Moving into Senior Assistant Accountant or Finance Officer roles.
- Exploring specialist pathways such as tax, financial reporting, or management accounting.
- Long-term progression towards achieving Chartered Accountant status.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SOLVEWAY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000052230.
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