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Assistant Accountant (Level 3) Apprenticeship
About the Role
The successful applicant will work towards their AAT Level 3 qualification while gaining real life accountancy experience in a variety of industries e.g. music, medical professionals and retail. These clients can be based anywhere in the UK or even abroad in some cases. There will certainly be a lot of experiences to draw from.
Wage
- £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Pay may be negotiated and may increase after probation period has been successfully completed.
Training Course
- Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
- Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm (Could be flexible, possibly with 4-days per week i.e. 30-hours).
- 37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start Date
- Saturday 1 August 2026
Duration
- 1 year 8 months
Positions Available
- 1
What You'll Do at Work
- Prepare source documents for computer entry by compiling, sorting and organising documents, resolving questionable data, setting daily priorities
- Maintain accounts systems for multiple companies by inputting sales and purchase ledgers
- Prevent erroneous entries by inputting voids and cancellations
- Update records by entering adjustments
- Complete bank reconciliation and prepare VAT returns
- Prepare management accounting information
- Prepare payroll
- General office duties, including but not limited to answering phone calls, emails, dealing with visitors
Where You'll Work
York Eco Business Centre Amy Johnson Way Clifton Moor York YO30 4AG
What You'll Learn
- Assist with the investigation 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 varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
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Training Schedule
- You will be training towards the: Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Standard
- AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting including modules such as:
- Tax Processes for Businesses
- Financial Accounting: Preparing Financial Statements
- Management Accounting Techniques
- Business Awareness
- Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
More Training Information
- The apprentice will attend face to face training sessions with an experienced tutor at FAR Accountancy Training Centre in York (Mill Lane, Askham Bryan, YO23 3NU)
- Alternatively, the apprentice could adopt an Online-live training delivery where training will be delivered via Zoom
- The learner will be provided with study materials and guided training by FAR Training. They will be required to undertake exams while working towards the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting qualification
- There will also be an element of self-study assignments to be completed by the learner during their training
- Apprentices will receive training and mentoring in the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for their Level 3 apprenticeship both in the workplace and by training provider i.e. FAR Training
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Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
Desirable Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- 3 Other subjects (grade 4/C)
- A Level in:
- 3 Subjects (grade E)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Independence
- MS Office Knowledge
- Confidentiality
About the Employer
Atrium Accounts are based in York who offer a full range of accounting, tax and business services to small and medium sized businesses across the UK. Our clients range from small sole traders who need help with their year-end accounts, tax compliance and business strategy, to larger companies that have outsourced their entire finance function to Atrium who provide full time support.
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Next Steps
The next steps for the successful apprentice would be to complete the level 4 and then level 7 apprenticeship. Atrium Accounts will no doubt support the right candidate with their learning journey.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is: THE FERNANDES AND ROSARIO CONSULTING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041531.
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