Accounting Apprentice

Looking to launch your career in accountancy? We are a established London accountancy firm offering an exciting opportunity for an AAT Apprentice to join our growing team. You'll gain practical experience across a range of accounting services, receive on-the-job training, and build the foundations for a successful career in the profession.

What you'll do

As an AAT apprentice, you will be assisting in the management and delivery of our core services to

our client portfolio with the below key tasks being carried out:

 Bookkeeping using excel and accounting software packages (Sage, Xero and/or QuickBooks).

 Prepare draft VAT Returns ready for review by the senior members of the team.

 Assist with the preparation of management accounts.

 Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts for limited companies.

 Assist with the preparation of sole trader/partnership accounts.

 Processing payroll for clients fortnightly/monthly/annually (depending on client's payment

cycle) on BrightPay.

 Dealing with administration for workplace pension and payroll requirements (including Auto

enrolments).

 Liaising with clients for their records and answering any queries they may have with regards

to bookkeeping and payroll in order to build and maintain good working relationships with

them.

 Prepare returns and other documents for filing with Companies House and/or HMRC as

instructed.

 General office admin and filing

After the apprenticeship

The candidate can choose to either progress into further training or full-time employment

Skills

• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths (grade 4)
• Desired: GCSE, English (grade 4)

Things to consider

Note: If you do not have the desirable qualifications or work experience, First Rung can assist you with training and work experience opportunities. Please do not contact the employer directly — all enquiries must go through First Rung.

About the employer

EM Costas & Co is a London-based accountancy and auditing practice providing accounting, tax, bookkeeping, compliance, and business advisory services to individuals and businesses.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Assistant accountant (level 3), Legal, finance and accounting
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: FIRST RUNG LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 4 Months
• Hours: 35 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• Start date: 30 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £14,560 a year