Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship
Harry Walker Accountancy Ltd · Tavistock, Devon
- Bookkeeping using cloud software (Xero & Dext)
- Payroll processing and routine payroll queries
- Dividend calculation and preparation
- Confirmation statements
- CIS contractor returns
- Completing allocated tasks for clients within your Partner Group
- Working to priorities and deadlines set by the coordinator or partner
- Escalating queries, missing information, or uncertainties promptly
- Collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth handovers between tasks
- Maintaining high standards of accuracy, consistency, and organisation
- Contacting clients by phone/video/email to request information or resolve routine queries
- Communicating clearly and professionally in plain English
- Building confidence and trust through friendly, reliable communication
Perks & benefits
Skills required
- Comfortable communicating with clients (written and verbal)
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfortable using cloud-based systems
Qualifications required
- Grade C/4 or above in English, Maths and Science.
- Ideally some business studies qualifications
Training you'll get
This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone withoutany accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn thebuilding blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp thefundamentals of bookkeeping, but we will help them develop those vital skillsand behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action.
If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to changeyour career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accountsdepartment this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experienceworking in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There areno entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and awillingness to learn.
You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills,including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancyrelated business skills and personal skills.
You must successfully complete the following:
- Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)
- Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC)
- Principles of Costing (PCTN)
- Business Environment (BESY)
Future prospects
- We have a career progression path of Junior Accountant>Associate Accountant>Senior Accountant>Partner
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
