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Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship

K10 Apprenticeships Limited, Mid Florida, FL, United States


About the Role
The Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme is one of the UK’s most exciting apprenticeship programmes. The scheme provides career‑changing opportunities for residents close to the airport. To be eligible, you must reside in one of the following regions:

Hillingdon

Hounslow

Ealing

Spelthorne

Windsor & Maidenhead

South Buckinghamshire

Elmbridge

Slough

Runnymede

Job Description
As an Assistant Accountant Apprentice, you will support internal and external customers in managing financial and accounting activities within an organisation. Working under the supervision of experienced finance professionals, you will assist in preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations.

Typical Duties

Assist with monthly and year‑end financial reporting.

Process financial transactions, including accounts payable and receivable.

Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies.

Help prepare VAT returns and tax computations.

Use financial and accounting software to record and analyse data.

Support the preparation of management accounts and financial statements.

Ensure compliance with financial regulations, including anti‑money laundering.

Assist with audits and control account reconciliations.

Communicate financial information to non‑finance stakeholders.

Maintain financial records and ensure data accuracy.

Use digital systems securely to protect financial data.

Keep up to date with changes in finance regulations and accounting best practices.

Person Specification

Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work well within a team and independently.

Strong organisational and time‑management skills.

A proactive and professional attitude.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software is desirable.

Qualifications
Minimum Requirements: English and Maths at GCSE Grade 4/C or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above.

Desired Requirements:

A Level or Level 2 qualification in Business, Finance, or Mathematics (beneficial but not essential).

Any previous work experience in an office or finance setting is an advantage.

Training and Working Hours
K10 will enrol you to the course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training provider. This apprenticeship is at Level 3 and typically lasts 15 months (plus 3 months for the End‑Point Assessment). You will work towards the AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting. Training will be delivered through a combination of on‑the‑job learning and structured classroom sessions (online or in person, depending on the provider).

Typical Working Week: 40 hours per week with a start time between 07:00 and 08:00, inclusive of 8 paid hours at college.

Eligibility

Living in England for the last 3 years and have right to work status.

Not enrolled on any other courses.

18+ due to site H&S rules.

Support for Applicants with Disabilities
K10 is a disability‑confident employer. If you have any disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, please let us know and we would be happy to accommodate.

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