Summary
A great opportunity to start your career in Accountancy. As a Trainee Accounting Technician, you will support managers and other senior staff in providing a range of accountancy services to our clients. You will gain the experience and knowledge to progress through AAT qualifications and then onto chartered training.
Wage
£15,000 a year
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. 37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Friday 10 April 2026
Duration
1 year 3 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
As a trainee accountant you will work as part of a team assisting with clients’ accounting needs.
This position involves a number of different aspects including:
- Preparing financial statements for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders
- Preparing tax computations
- Providing bookkeeping services
- Preparation of VAT returns
- Filing Companies House and HM Revenue & Customs documents on the client’s behalf
Assignments will be undertaken both in the office and at the client’s premises. Trainees will have support and on‑the‑job training from managers and other senior staff.
During your training, you will be expected to develop an understanding of the practical issues involved in delivering a high quality service to clients.
Both practical and theoretical training will be undertaken, with an aim to become a member of the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).
Where you’ll work
KINGS HOUSESTATION ROADKINGS LANGLEYHERTFORDSHIREWD4 8LZ
Training provider
ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTD
The course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation 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 elevate 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.
Training schedule
You will undertake the “Assistant Accountant” Apprenticeship (an Advanced Apprenticeship in Accounting), with full support from Accountancy Learning as part of their Flexible Apprenticeship Programme.
Assessment will be by an “End Point Assessment” and will be graded “Pass” or “Distinction”.
The assessment includes two elements:
- A Professional Discussion – a series of questions allowing you to display the knowledge and experience you have obtained over your apprenticeship. You will build a portfolio of reflections and product evidence that will be used for discussion points.
- A Synoptic Exam – elements you have learned throughout your studies of the individual AAT Units and this will contribute towards your end grade.
You will be prepared for both of these elements by undertaking studies for the AAT (Level 3) Advanced Diploma in Accounting. These will underpin both elements of your “end point assessment”. It is anticipated that your apprenticeship duration will be for 15‑18 months, although earlier completion is possible, provided the duration exceeds one year and a week. Those with no prior accounting knowledge may also need to complete the Bookkeeping units of AAT Level 2.
As you learn more in both the office and in your studies your responsibilities, and the variety of tasks you undertake, are expected to increase.
Those with previous relevant qualifications and experience may be considered for a Higher Apprenticeship undertaking the Professional Accountant Standard.
Requirements
GCSE in:
- 5 subjects (grade C or higher)
A Level in:
- 2 subjects (grade C or equivalent)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- IT skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Literacy skills
- Willing to learn
- Interest in business
- Common sense
Other requirements
If you are selected for interview you will be asked to complete the firm’s application with a hand‑written cover letter.
About this employer
Established in 1996, the award‑winning Futurelink Group stands out as an expert payroll specialist providing a comprehensive array of fully compliant payroll solutions tailored to each client’s individual needs.
After this apprenticeship
- It is expected that you will stay with the company following successful completion of your apprenticeship to undertake further qualifications and increase your responsibility in the office.
Contact
ACCOUNTANCY LEARNING LTDVictoria Conibearvicky@accountancylearning.ac.uk01392 435349
Reference code
VAC2000017604
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
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