Assistant Accountant Apprentice Level 3 in Harrow

Summary

An excellent opportunity to join an international accounting and advisory firm as an Audit Trainee. You will receive training and mentoring from ACA and ACCA qualified professionals whilst studying towards the Level 3 AAT qualification, followed by the ACA or ACCA professional qualification.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday (Times to be confirmed).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

Throughout your training, you will develop an understanding of:

• How statutory audits are planned, performed and completed
• Key audit concepts, including risk assessment, materiality and audit assertions
• The ICAEW/ACCA Code of Ethics and professional standards
• The use of audit software, including preparing and documenting audit working papers using Caseware
• Audit methodologies and testing techniques across a variety of financial statement areas
• Progressively more complex audit assignments as your knowledge and experience develop
• Support with studies
• You will be mentored by a ACA or ACCA qualified individual

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• A mixed role with focus on corporate client audits
• Basic accounts preparation / review work
• Obtain and analyse client information and supporting documentation
• Perform substantive and transactional audit testing and compliance procedures across areas including revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, payroll, trade receivables, trade payables and cash
• Assist senior team members with planning, fieldwork and completion of audit assignments
• Develop the ability to complete allocated audit sections independently following appropriate instruction and review
• Prepare clear and concise documentation of audit procedures performed and conclusions reached
• Attend client premises to undertake audit fieldwork and participate in physical inventory counts where required
• Assist with other assurance engagements, including limited assurance reviews and other non‑statutory assignments
• Communicate professionally with clients and build effective working relationships throughout audit engagements
• Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently and within agreed deadlines

Duties may also include

• Ad hoc assistance with internal administrative matters of the firm
• Other ad hoc assistance reasonably required in conjunction with the above matters generally
• Assistance in other departments like accounts and tax when audit season is not so busy

Where you'll work

Ground Floor Rear, Hygeia Building 66-68 College Road College Road

Harrow

HA1 1BE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES).

Training course

Assistant accountant (level 3)

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What you'll learn

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 escalation 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.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
• 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 escalation 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.
• Communicate using varying approaches and different media methods with an appreciation of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.

Training schedule

Example: Apprentices will be required to attend college at least x1 day per week either at Uxbridge, Harrow or Hayes Campus completing necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship.

The apprentice will be required to complete

• Work towards gaining a full Qualification
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities
• Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours
• Standard and End Point Assessment
• Functional Skills in English, Maths, and ICT (if required)

Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4-9)
• Maths (grade 4-9)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

About this employer

KNAV is an international accounting and advisory firm providing tax, assurance and advisory services to businessesoperatingacross multiplejurisdictions. Having worked alongside the KNAV network for more than 20 years through Aventus, our London presence is now fully integrated within a global platform positioned at the centre of international trade, investment and cross-border transactions.We manage reporting, statutory audit and tax compliance, and advise on structuring and transactions aligned to commercial outcomes. Our work spans tax filings, transaction advisory, technicalaccountingand valuations, supporting businesses through growth, change and cross-border complexity. Delivered through integrated teams across our global network, we apply cross-border regulatory knowledge and practical experiencetoidentifystructuring opportunities, optimise taxpositionsand ensure consistent reporting acrossjurisdictions.We work closely with clients toanticipateissues, resolve complexity early and bring clarity to decisions with material financial and regulatory impact.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Permanent role for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES).

Llinos Morris

llinos.morris@hruc.ac.uk

01895 853333

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045240.