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Assistant Accounts Apprentice
Jones Hunt & Keelings
Hatfield (AL9 5BG)
Closes on: Tuesday 24 November 2026
Posted on: 13 October 2026
Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our growing practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in accountancy and audit, with exposure to a range of interesting clients and the potential to progress within the firm.
Wage: £16,000 a year
Training course: Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date: Wednesday 25 November 2026
Duration: 1 year 6 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
Responsibilities will include:
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Accounts Preparation:
- Prepare financial statements for a variety of clients, including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies in compliance with UK GAAP and IFRS
- Assist in the preparation of corporation tax returns and personal tax returns, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
- Review and reconcile client records, including bank reconciliations, ledgers, and VAT returns
- Assist in the preparation of management accounts for clients on a regular basis
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Audit:
- Assist in the planning and execution of audits for clients in various sectors
- Lead audits for smaller clients and assist in larger audits under the supervision of senior staff
- Carry out fieldwork including testing of controls, substantive testing, and reviewing client accounting records
- Review the work of junior staff and provide on-the-job training
- Prepare audit files in line with regulatory and firm standards
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Client Relationship Management:
- Maintain professional relationships with clients, understanding their business needs and providing appropriate advice
- Liaise with clients regarding their queries and provide effective solutions
- Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams
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- Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with the latest accounting, audit, and tax regulations
- Keep up to date with developments in accounting standards and tax legislation
- Prepare and review client reports in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulations
- Assist in the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
Training
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)
What you'll learn
Course contents include:
- 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: Gaining the AAT Level 3 (AQ2022) qualification. Studying the following modules:
- FAPS - Preparing Financial Statements
- MATS - Management Accounting Techniques
- TPFB - Tax Processes for Businesses
- BUAW - Business Awareness
Training is via our live online learning portal, typically one day a week. Support by a qualified tutor and work coach to ensure successful completion of your apprenticeship.
Requirements
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.
Skills:
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
About this employer
Jones Hunt and Keelings are an accountancy practice with two offices in Old Hatfield and Hitchin. We are a dedicated team which strives to provide success to our clients in regard to all their accountancy needs. Our team is very close-knit and ensures that a unified support is provided to our clients when they need it. Our expertise covers all aspects of accountancy, taxation and business advisory services, we are well placed to take a holistic view to planning for the future as well dealing with specific matters for our clients.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
After successfully achieving the AAT Level 3 qualification, the candidate will be considered for the Level 4 AAT Apprenticeship training and/or the opportunity to progress to a more senior level with the firm and a career within accountancy.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is: SOLVEWAY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058853.
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