Professional Accountants Apprentice in London

This is a Level 4 AAT Apprenticeship role – split 80/20 between working and learning. The employer gains valuable hands‐on skills, while you gain qualifications with Solveway Apprenticeships.

Wage: £18,000 a year. £18,000 for the first 12 months, raising to at least the national minimum wage thereafter.

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week.

Start date: Wednesday 25 February 2026.

Duration: 1 year 3 months.

Positions available: 1.

What you'll do at work:

• Assisting with the preparation of year‐end accounts for sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.
• Supporting the preparation and submission of VAT returns and management accounts.
• Maintaining accurate bookkeeping records using cloud‐based accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, Sage).
• Assisting with payroll processing and CIS returns.
• Reconciling bank accounts and client ledgers.
• Preparing simple tax computations under supervision.
• Handling client queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Supporting senior team members with ad‐hoc projects and compliance tasks.
• Helping ensure deadlines are met and work is completed accurately.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 6-12 months experience in an accountancy practice or finance role.
• Familiarity with accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage).
• Some knowledge of accounts, VAT returns and working in an accountancy practice.
• Strong Excel and IT skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to organise workload and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Where you'll work: 64 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SE1 0AS

Training course: Professional accounting technician (level 4).

What you'll learn:

• Collate and analyse financial information to support value creation.
• Apply accounting principles and comply with legislation to ensure accurate records.
• Exercise professional scepticism when undertaking accounting activities.
• Interpret financial information and perform ratio analysis.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Use software packages securely and safely.
• Deliver accounting tasks with a 'right first time' approach.
• Plan, organise and prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
• Use data visualisations, analysis and interpretation to add value to the organisation.
• Communicate accounting information to stakeholders.
• Build collaborative, professional relationships recognising equality, diversity and inclusion.

Training schedule: Training one day a week with flexible options of classroom training in Hertfordshire and live online learning options. Full support with a work coach to ensure a positive experience on the apprenticeship programme.

Essential qualifications: GCSE in English (grade 4) and Maths (grade 4).

Other requirements: 6-12 months of experience working in an accountancy practice highly desirable.

About this employer: TaxAssist London Bridge provides a wide range of accountancy services including tax returns, annual accounts, payroll, and bookkeeping. Serving businesses across London, TaxAssist Accountants in Southwark leverage extensive experience and expertise.

Company benefits: On‐job training and ongoing professional development. Clear opportunities for career progression within the firm.

Reference: Reference code: VAC2000010344. Apply now – closes in 31 days (Tuesday 24 February 2026).