Summary
This role involves bookkeeping, preparing VAT and management accounts and assisting with Self-Assessment and Corporation Tax returns. The successful candidate will hold the AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting.
Wage
£21,500 a year
Minimum wage rates
£21,500-£25,500
Training course Assistant accountant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Tuesday 10 November 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
- Bookkeeping and preparation of VAT returns
- Accounts preparation from client records
- Assistant with the preparation of Self-Assessment and Corporation Tax returns
- Management accounts preparation
- Liaising and communicating with clients and colleagues
- Supporting the wider team with other accounting and administrative tasks as required
Where you'll work
EBENEEZER HOUSE
RYECROFT
NEWCASTLE
ST5 2BE
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP
Training course
Assistant accountant (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Assist with the investigation of, 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.
- Communicate using a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
- Assist with the investigation of, 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.
- Communicate using a range of approaches and media, with an understanding of the risks and benefits to the business of social media and other digital applications.
Training schedule
One day study per week at Newcastle College
Requirements
Essential qualifications
AAT in:
Accounting (grade Level 2)
Desirable qualifications
- English (grade Grade B/6 or above)
- Maths (grade (Grade B/6 or above))
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
- Organisation skills
- Initiative
About this employer
Thompson Wright are a dynamic chartered accountancy firm in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire established over 30 years ago.
https://www.thompsonwright.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Healthcare cash plan
- Dress for your day policy
- Summer social and Christmas party
- Appraisal every 6 months
- WOW team treats
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Could lead to a permanent position for the right person.
Ask a question
NEWCASTLE AND STAFFORD COLLEGES GROUP
The Apprenticeship Hub
apprenticeships@nscg.ac.uk
01782 254287
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057591.
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