L3 Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship (AAT)

Overview

Join #TeamDA as an Accounts Assistant Apprentice (AAT) at David Allen Accountants. This is an excellent opportunity for any budding accountant to take the first step of their career journey, learning fundamental accountancy skills in a workplace as well as college environment.

Aims and purpose of the job

You will gain practical experience working within the Accounts Team, where you will prepare year-end financial statements for a variety of clients. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting your team with day-to-day financial tasks. This role will allow you to build a strong foundation in accounting, develop key organisational and communication skills, whilst your apprenticeship will underpin your practical skills with the core knowledge of accountancy.

About The Apprenticeship

As part of the L3 Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship (AAT), you will learn the fundamentals of accounts and VAT return preparation, gradually progressing to drafting accounts, tax computations, and VAT returns. Your technical knowledge will come from on-the-job training, in-house development sessions, and studying for the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting qualification. You’ll become proficient in accounting software, Excel, and Outlook, while also developing core skills like analysis, problem-solving, and communication. As your confidence grows, you’ll take on more complex tasks, including preparing management accounts.

About David Allen

Established in 1997 and with a team of over 150 dedicated professionals working from our offices based in Carlisle, Dalston, Dumfries, Penrith and Workington. We provide our clients in Cumbria, South West Scotland and further afield, with a full business support package to ensure they can develop and succeed. Our services include specialisms in Accountancy, Tax, Financial Services, Agriculture, IT solutions, Debt Recovery, Payroll, Wills and Probate.

From the very beginning, David Allen have been committed to great client care – blending the traditional values of business with the enthusiastic hands on attitude of a modern team of professionals.

Benefits

In return for dedication and hard work we offer the following company benefits. Working for #TeamDA also brings with it lots of perks, from flexible working to help you manage your other priorities, to free financial advice and a great salary and package, as well as lots of opportunities to grow, develop and progress.

How to apply

Applying for our apprenticeship programme is easy, please review the job description and person specification attached to understand our role and what we are looking for. To apply, please submit your CV along with a summary of why you are suitable for the role in your cover letter and email careers@david-allen.co.uk. Remember to include why you want to join our team at David Allen.

Accounts AAT Apprentice – Job Description

Accounts AAT Apprentice – Personal Specification