Accounts Assistant Apprenticeship
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Company: HARRY WALKER ACCOUNTANCY LTD
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Location: Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8AB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £19,200.00 per year
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Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref: NAS-2000036601
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Application Deadline Date: 24/07/2026
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Start Date: 03/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Looking to build a long-term career in add in Accountancy? Look no further! Kick-start your career today with a Level 2 AAT Apprenticeship with Harry Walker Accountancy Ltd in partnership with Kaplan. Gain valuable hands-on workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification.
Training to be Provided
This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping, but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action.
If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department, this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn.
You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing, as well as accountancy-related business skills and personal skills.
You must successfully complete the following:
- Introduction to Bookkeeping (ITBK)
- Principles of Bookkeeping Control (POBC)
- Principles of Costing (PCTN)
- Business Environment (BESY)
Future Prospects
We have a career progression path from Junior accountant to Associate Accountant to Senior Accountant to Partner.
Vacancy Detail
Key Responsibilities Service Delivery Junior Accountants are responsible for completing the preparation phase of the following services:
- Bookkeeping using cloud software (Xero & Dext)
- Payroll processing and routine payroll queries
- Dividend calculation and preparation
- Confirmation statements
- CIS contractor returns
You will typically complete specific services for multiple clients, depending on deadlines, workload, and team priorities. Working Within a Partner Group:
- Completing allocated tasks for clients within your Partner Group
- Working to prioritise and deadlines set by the coordinator or partner
- Escalating queries, missing information, or uncertainties promptly
- Collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth handovers between tasks
- Maintaining high standards of accuracy, consistency, and organisation
Client Communication
- Contacting clients by phone/video/email to request information or resolve routine queries
- Communicating clearly and professionally in plain English
- Building confidence and trust through friendly, reliable communication