Assistant accountant

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

1.3 yr

typical

Sector

Legal, finance and accounting

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Carrying out routine financial activities and support for businesses and organisations of all types and sizes.

Process purchase and sales ledger transactions accurately

Prepare and submit VAT returns on behalf of the organisation

Reconcile bank accounts and resolve reconciling differences

Assist with month-end journal postings and account reconciliations

Produce management reports and financial summaries for review

Maintain accurate financial records and support audit preparation

Deal with supplier and customer finance queries professionally

Double-entry bookkeeping and ledger management

Preparing trial balances and assisting with final accounts

VAT calculations, returns, and awareness of HMRC requirements

Cost accounting and basic management reporting techniques

Bank reconciliation and control account reconciliations

Spreadsheet skills and use of accounting software

Professional ethics and confidentiality in accountancy

Ready to look for a place?

See live Assistant accountant apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

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