Accounts Assistant Apprentice
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Company: Shilton Accounting Services
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Location: CARTERTON, OX18 3HN
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £15,600.00 per year
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Sector: Legal, finance and accounting
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Ref: NAS-2000045276
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Application Deadline Date: 04/09/2026
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Start Date: 01/10/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm.
Brief Description
We are a small accounting practice dealing with bookkeeping, payroll and taxation for local businesses and individuals.We are looking to recruit an apprentice to train in all aspects of accounting, whilst working towards an AAT or ATT qualification. All the staff have been trained within the organisation and have been with us for many years.
Training to be Provided
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer
- Day release during term time (approximately 1 day a week)
- Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
- Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours a week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
- AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting
- Level 2 Accounts or Finance Assistant Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
- Knowledge Test - Integrated
• Interview
Future Prospects
The successful candidate could go on to AAT Level 3 qualification.
Vacancy Detail
- Payroll operation & Auto enrolment
- Online bookkeeping with Clearbooks, Xero Quickbooks etc.
- Basic accounting reconciliations
- Customer support
Other Information
Office is in the centre of Carterton with a bus stop right outside. Please apply as soon as possible for this role.
Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session: Any new person applying for apprenticeship roles where Abingdon and Witney College deliver the training will be required to attend an Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session at Witney or Abingdon campus.
This will consist of a series of initial assessments (required prior to any apprenticeship offer), completion of essential paperwork, the opportunity to find out more about the apprenticeship process, the training included, and a forum for your questions.
As a new Apprenticeship applicant, you will only have to undergo this process once. If you would like to talk to us about the assessments or if you would need any extra support to attend the Apprenticeship Assessment and Information Session, please call us on 01235 216216.
Qualification checks: By applying for this vacancy, you are giving Abingdon and Witney College permission to undertake a Learner Record Service check on your previous qualifications. We make every effort to ensure that applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds or those who may not have the formal GCSE entry requirements can access apprenticeships where possible.