Assistant Accountant Apprentice

TaxAssist Shepperton is an established accountancy firm operating across the UK, with a dedicated finance function supporting its commercial and strategic objectives. Our finance team plays a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting business performance, managing budgets, and ensuring financial compliance. We are deeply committed to developing talent within our finance department and supporting progression into senior accounting roles, fostering a culture of growth and continuous learning.

Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week1 yearAttention to detail, Organisation skills, AAT Level 2 qualification, relevant finance experience, Microsoft Excel, written & verbal communication, Previous experience in a finance or accounts role, Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

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

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• AAT Level 2 qualification
• relevant finance experience
• Microsoft Excel
• written & verbal communication

Other requirements

• Previous experience in a finance or accounts role
• Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar

English (grade 4), Maths (grade 4), Attention to detail, Organisation skills, AAT Level 2 qualification, relevant finance experience, Microsoft Excel, written & verbal communication, Previous experience in a finance or accounts role, Experience using accounting software such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks or similar

After this apprenticeship

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

Upon successful completion of your AAT Level 3 qualification, you will have excellent opportunities for career progression, including:

• Advancing to the AAT Level 4 Professional Accounting Technician Apprenticeship.
• Moving into Senior Assistant Accountant or Finance Officer roles.
  Exploring specialist pathways such as tax, financial reporting, or management accounting.
• Long-term progression towards achieving Chartered Accountant status.