Accounting Apprentice

An exciting new apprenticeship based within a highly regarded business. This role will be to work under the guidance of our finance and administration team to gain a level 3 qualification in Accounting.

What you'll do

• Processing submitted timesheets for invoicing
• Weekly pay run, Invoice raising and bookkeeping
• Chasing clients for outstanding invoices
• Own all HR & Payroll Systems updates including new starters, leavers, transfers, salary changes and other changes as requested by the HR Team
• Administer the process for new employees, for example, prepare contracts, offer letters, and process all pre-employment checks
• Assisting with regular management information reports

Training

Training provider:

• First Rung Limited

Training to be provided:

• Level 3 Assistant Accountant (AAT)
• Level 2 Bookkeeping
• Any other relevant training on the job

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.

After the apprenticeship

The candidate can choose to either progress into further training or full-time employment following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills

Qualifications

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

About the employer

Our vision

To be the most innovative, technology driven firm with a focus on training and development for our clients and our team, to become the destination of choice for business advice & accounting services.

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 6 Months
• Hours: 35 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
• Start date: 30 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £14,560 a year